Ellis vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #273 for Ellis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellis ___

  • Ellis James
  • Ellis Thomas
  • Ellis Reid
  • Ellis Cole
  • Ellis Grant
  • Ellis Finn

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 Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Sage mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Ellis and Sage boy or girl names?

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

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