Charlotte vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Sage Rank #145

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #145 for Sage.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Sage more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sage at #145 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Sage mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Charlotte and Sage boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Sage is primarily a girl name.

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