Griffin 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
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Popularity Comparison

Griffin Rank #223
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #223 for Griffin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Griffin ___

  • Griffin James
  • Griffin Cole
  • Griffin Thomas
  • Griffin Reid
  • Griffin Owen
  • Griffin Rhys

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 Griffin

Declan Brody Piper Wren Finley

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Griffin or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Sage mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Griffin and Sage boy or girl names?

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

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