Sage vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sage

Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Sage Rank #414

Roy Rank #542

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Sage or Roy more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Sage and Roy mean?

Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sage and Roy boy or girl names?

Sage is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.