Ella vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Sage Rank #145

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #145 for Sage.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

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 Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Sage more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Sage at #145 in the United States.

What do Ella and Sage mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Ella and Sage boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Sage is primarily a girl name.

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