Maximilian 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

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Popularity Comparison

Maximilian Rank #587
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maximilian ___

  • Maximilian James
  • Maximilian Alexander
  • Maximilian Theodore
  • Maximilian William
  • Maximilian Charles
  • Maximilian Otto

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 Maximilian

Sebastian Wilhelmina Beatrice Leopold Isadora

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maximilian or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Maximilian and Sage mean?

Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Maximilian and Sage boy or girl names?

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

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