Emory vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Girl #330 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, brave power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#330
Total SSA Count
940
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Emory Rank #330
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #330 for Emory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

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 Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Emory at #330 in the United States.

What do Emory and Sage mean?

Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Emory and Sage boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a girl name. Sage is primarily a girl name.

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