Alice vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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Sage

Girl #145 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise, the herb sage"

Origin: Latin Salvia

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
1,987
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Sage Rank #145

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #145 for Sage.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

Sage ___

  • Sage Olivia
  • Sage Aurora
  • Sage Elise
  • Sage Renee
  • Sage Willow
  • Sage Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Sage more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Sage at #145 in the United States.

What do Alice and Sage mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Alice and Sage boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Sage is primarily a girl name.

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