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Sage

/ SAYJ /

unisex

Meaning

Wise; herb; healthy

Origin

Latin / French

Sage is derived from the Latin 'sapere' (to be wise) and 'salvus' (healthy). It has two distinct paths: as an herb name (known for its medicinal and culinary properties) and as a status name for a wise person or philosopher. It entered the baby name charts in the 1990s as part of the trend for earthy, one-syllable nature names.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Sage.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
INFJ
16.8%
INFP
14.5%
INTJ
12.1%
ENFP
10.45%
ISFP
9.1%
INTP
8.75%
ENFJ
7.6%
ISFJ
5.4%
ISTP
4.3%
ENTP
3.9%
ENTJ
2.5%
ISTJ
1.7%
ESFP
1.4%
ESFJ
0.8%
ESTP
0.5%
ESTJ
0.2%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Sage is often perceived as a 'serene' and 'thoughtful' name. It fits into the same category as River or Willow but with a more intellectual edge. It is truly gender-neutral and is favored by parents looking for a name that feels modern, minimalist, and deeply connected to wisdom and nature.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

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Sage Stallone

American actor and son of Sylvester Stallone (1976–2012)

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Sage the Gemini

American rapper and songwriter (b. 1992)

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Sage Kotsenburg

American snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist (b. 1993)

Sibling Names

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