Sage vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sage

Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

American English French

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Sage Rank #414

Gage Rank #834

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Sage or Gage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Sage and Gage mean?

Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Sage and Gage boy or girl names?

Sage is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.