Gender-Neutral Name · Latin Origin
Sage
Sage is a neutral baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Wise, healthy". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Sage often also consider Saige.
Sage meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Wise, healthy
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Sage to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Sage as S·A·G·E, with 4 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Sage is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Sage variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Sagea, Sagee, Sagey.
- Nicknames: Sage works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Sage with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Sage middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Saige, Sasha, Sacha, Susy, Shaka — full picks on the sibling names for Sage guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Sage? Browse our names like Sage guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Sage
What does the name Sage mean?
Sage means "Wise, healthy" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Sage?
Sage originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Sage?
Sage has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Sage a boy's or girl's name?
Sage is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Sage in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Sage sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Sage?
Names that share Sage's sound and style include Saige, Sasha, Sacha, Susy, Shaka.
What middle names pair well with Sage?
Good middle-name fits for Sage pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Sage is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Sage is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Sage?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sage share its rhythm without rhyming — Saige, Sasha, Sacha all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.