Sage vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sage

Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Sage Rank #414

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #414 for Sage.

Is Sage or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Sage at #414 in the United States.

What do Sage and Stephen mean?

Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sage and Stephen boy or girl names?

Sage is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.