Marshall vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#392
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mars, Marsh

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Popularity Comparison

Marshall Rank #392
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #392 for Marshall.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marshall ___

  • Marshall James
  • Marshall Thomas
  • Marshall Lee
  • Marshall Wayne
  • Marshall David
  • Marshall Allen

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 Marshall

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If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshall or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Sage mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Marshall and Sage boy or girl names?

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

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