Sawyer
Sawyer: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sawyer
Root meaning: “one who saws”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
As an English occupational surname, from sawyer (“one who saws”). Senses loaned from various languages include Jewish/German Seger and Sager, Slovene Žagar. * As a French surname, variant of Seguin.
How popular is Sawyer?
Since 1880, 18,338 girls and 65,838 boys in the U.S. have been named Sawyer (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #216 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #94 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #122 for boys, with 3,997 babies given the name.
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Sawyer FAQ
What does the name Sawyer mean?
Sawyer traces back to a root meaning "one who saws". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. As an English occupational surname, from sawyer (“one who saws”). Senses loaned from various languages include Jewish/German Seger and Sager, Slovene Žagar. * As a French surname, variant of Seguin.
What is the origin of the name Sawyer?
Sawyer is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Sawyer?
Since 1880, 18,338 girls and 65,838 boys in the U.S. have been named Sawyer (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #216 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #94 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #122 for boys, with 3,997 babies given the name.
Is Sawyer a boy or girl name?
Sawyer is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (18,338 girls and 65,838 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.