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Saige
♂ Boy
Pronounced SAYJ /seɪdʒ/High
Meaning: wise one, sage herbMedium
In 30 seconds: Saige is a creative spelling of Sage meaning wise one or the fragrant sage herb. A bold one-syllable nature name used for both boys and girls.
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Origin HighEnglish
Meaningwise one, sage herb
U.S. rank (2024)#2298 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births62 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,097
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Saige is a creative spelling of Sage, from Old French sauge, from Latin salvia meaning the sage herb and wise one.
Saige has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive spelling of Sage, used for both sexes.
Did you know? In ancient Rome, the sage plant (Salvia — from salvere, to be saved) was considered so medicinally powerful that it gave its name to salvation itself.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name: Saige — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
SageSajeSaege
Nicknames
Sage
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Frequently Asked
What does Saige mean?
Saige means wise one, sage herb.
How do you pronounce Saige?
Saige is pronounced SAYJ (/seɪdʒ/), with 1 syllable.
Is Saige a boy's name?
Yes, Saige is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Saige?
Creative spelling of Sage; wise/herb meaning well established. Used as boy per spec.