Collins vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collins

Girl #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Colin, victory of the people"

Origin: Irish/English surname

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#257
Total SSA Count
1,237
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Collins Rank #257
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #257 for Collins.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Collins ___

  • Collins Grace
  • Collins Mae
  • Collins Elizabeth
  • Collins Anne
  • Collins James
  • Collins Rose

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 Collins

Harper Beckett Quinn Blake Finley

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collins or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Collins at #257 in the United States.

What do Collins and Sage mean?

Collins means "son of Colin, victory of the people" (Irish/English surname origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Collins and Sage boy or girl names?

Collins is primarily a girl name. Sage is primarily a girl name.

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