Sage vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sage

Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Sage Rank #414

Shane Rank #602

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Sage or Shane more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Sage and Shane mean?

Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Sage and Shane boy or girl names?

Sage is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.