Savage
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Wise one; the sage herb
Origin: Old French sage (wise) — from Latin sapius (wise), or from the herb salvia (sage)
Popularity: Ranked #8790 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Sage. Shares the meaning 'Wise one; the sage herb.'
Similar names: sage, sava, savea, saveah
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Savage? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Savage, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Savage
What does the name Savage mean?
Savage means “Wise one; the sage herb” from Old French sage (wise) — from Latin sapius (wise), or from the herb salvia (sage) roots.
What is the origin of the name Savage?
Savage has Old French sage (wise) — from Latin sapius (wise), or from the herb salvia (sage) origin. The traditional meaning is “Wise one; the sage herb”.
How popular is Savage?
Savage ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Savage most popular?
Savage peaked in 2019 with 15 babies registered that year.
Is Savage a boy or girl name?
Savage is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Savages in registered births are male.
Is the name Savage rising or falling in popularity?
Savage has fallen 2006 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6237 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Savage been recorded?
Savage appears in birth records across 13 years — from 2012 through 2025.