Sage

Meaning of Sage

Sage refers to a type of herb known for its wisdom and healing properties. The name suggests someone wise and healthy.

Sage has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sage

Sage has cooled off, slipping to #160 in 2025, down from a peak of #143 in 2022.

Sage as a boy's name

Sage is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #456 in the US. The name "Sage" refers to someone wise, like a wise old man. It can also refer to an herb.

Notable people named Sage

• Sage Stallone
  Actress and model
• Sage Steele
  Sports television anchor
• Sage Moonblood Stallone
  Actor, film director
• Sage Kirkpatrick
  American soccer player
• Sage Brocklebank
  Canadian actor

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Questions about the name Sage

What does the name Sage mean?

Sage means sage refers to a type of herb known for its wisdom and healing properties. the name suggests someone wise and healthy, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Sage a boy's or a girl's name?

Sage is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Sage?

In 2025, Sage ranked #160 for girls, down from #146 the year before and #456 for boys, down from #413 the year before.

When was Sage most popular?

Sage peaked at #143 in 2022.