Brantley vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brantley

Boy #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#481
Total SSA Count
640
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brant, Lee, B

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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

Brantley Rank #481
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #481 for Brantley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brantley ___

  • Brantley James
  • Brantley Wayne
  • Brantley Lee
  • Brantley Ray
  • Brantley Dale
  • Brantley Keith

Sage ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brantley or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Brantley and Sage mean?

Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Brantley and Sage boy or girl names?

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

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