Sage vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sage

Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#414
Total SSA Count
779
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#517
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sage Rank #414
Rio Rank #517

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 vs #517 for Rio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sage or Rio more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Sage and Rio mean?

Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Sage and Rio boy or girl names?

Sage is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.

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