Blake vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Girl #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pale, fair"

Origin: Old English (blāc)

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#210
Total SSA Count
1,457
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bla, Bly, Blie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Blake Rank #210
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #210 for Blake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blake ___

  • Blake Rose
  • Blake Marie
  • Blake Elizabeth
  • Blake Ann
  • Blake Olivia
  • Blake Victoria

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 Blake

Quinn Avery Chase Grey River

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Blake at #210 in the United States.

What do Blake and Sage mean?

Blake means "pale, fair" (Old English (blāc) origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Blake and Sage boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a girl name. Sage is primarily a girl name.

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