Sage vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sage

Girl #145 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise, the herb sage"

Origin: Latin Salvia

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Sage Rank #145

Gage Rank #834

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Sage or Gage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Sage and Gage mean?

Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Sage and Gage boy or girl names?

Sage is primarily a girl name. Gage is primarily a boy name.