Sage vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sage

Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Sage Rank #414

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #414 for Sage.

Is Sage or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Sage at #414 in the United States.

What do Sage and Wade mean?

Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Sage and Wade boy or girl names?

Sage is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.