Sawyer: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SAW-yer · 2 syllables
Sawyer means “woodcutter”, from English.
* As an English occupational surname, from sawyer (“one who saws”). Senses loaned from various languages include Jewish/German Seger and Sager, Slovene Zagar. * As a French surname, variant of Seguin.
- Meaning
- woodcutter
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- SAW-yer
- US rank (2025)
- #122
- US babies a year
- about 4,121 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Sawyer?
Sawyer was the #122 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,997 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #122 |
| Scotland | #476 |
| Canada | #166 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Sawyer?
Half of US adults named Sawyer are older than 22; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Sawyer
What does the name Sawyer mean?
Sawyer means “woodcutter”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Sawyer?
Sawyer is pronounced SAW-yer.
How popular is the name Sawyer?
Sawyer was the #122 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,997 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Sawyer?
Half of US adults named Sawyer are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 34.