| Meaning | wise |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Sage |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Sag-e |
About Sage
Sage brings nature, wisdom, and contemporary cool together in one neat package. This unisex name has been gaining momentum, and it's easy to see why—it combines earthiness with elegance in a way that feels both grounded and aspirational. There's a calm confidence inherent in Sage, suggesting someone who approaches life with thoughtfulness and clarity. The name's connection to both the fragrant herb and the concept of wisdom gives it multiple layers of meaning that enrich rather than complicate.
Sage is short, memorable, and strikes a perfect balance between modern and timeless. It has that minimalist appeal that today's parents often seek—no unnecessary frills, just clean, purposeful naming. The single syllable gives it strength and impact, making it easy for a child to learn to spell and pronounce early on.
Whether your son becomes an artist, entrepreneur, scientist, or teacher, Sage adapts beautifully to any path. It's unpretentious yet distinctive, simple yet sophisticated, making it an increasingly popular choice for parents who value substance over showiness.
Nicknames for Sage
| Sagey |
| Sa |
Famous People Named Sage
| Sage Stallone | American actor and filmmaker |
| Sage Kotsenburg | American snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist |
| Sage Northcutt | American mixed martial artist |
| Sage Rosenfels | American football quarterback |
| Sage Steele | American television personality and sports anchor |
| Sage Francis | American rapper and spoken word artist |
| Sage the Gemini | American rapper, singer, and songwriter |
| Sage the Owl | The owl character from the animated film "Hoodwinked!" |
| Sage Canaday | American long-distance runner |
| Sage Erickson | American professional surfer |
| Sage Brocklebank | Canadian actor |
| Sage Baker | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Sage Guyton | American composer and music producer |
| Sage Beckett | American professional wrestler |
| Sage Cattabriga-Alosa | American professional freeskier |
| Sage Douglas | Australian rules footballer |
| Sage Moonblood | Son of actor Sylvester Stallone |
| Sage Watson | Canadian hurdler and sprinter |
| Sage Hill | American professional basketball player |
| Sage Blackwood | American author of children's fantasy books |
Characters Named Sage
| Sage the Wise | A wise old character in various fantasy novels and role-playing games |
| Sage Mode Naruto | A transformation of the protagonist Naruto Uzumaki in the anime series "Naruto" |
| Sage Jiraiya | A mentor to Naruto in the anime series "Naruto" |
| Sage Soren | A main character in the book series "Guardians of Ga'Hoole" by Kathryn Lasky |
| Sage Roth | A character from the "Throne of Glass" book series by Sarah J. Maas |
| Sage Sundi | A character in the "Bartimaeus Sequence" by Jonathan Stroud |
| Sage Fowler | The protagonist of the "Traitor's Trilogy" by Erin Beaty |
| Sage Dorr | A character in the "Book of Ember" series by Jeanne DuPrau |
| Sage Tassadar | A character from the "StarCraft" video game series |
| Sage the Gemini | A fictionalized version of the rapper Sage the Gemini in the TV series "Empire" |
| Sage the Owl | A wise owl character in the animated film "Hoodwinked!" |
| Sage Gandalf | The wise wizard from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" |