Names Starting With S
UnisexEnglish#115 in 2025
Sawyer
Sawyer is a unisex name of English origin meaning “one who saws wood.” It ranked #115 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
SAW-yer
meaning & origin
The name Sawyer means “one who saws wood.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An occupational surname turned given name, most famously associated with Mark Twain's adventurous character Tom Sawyer. It has grown increasingly popular as a gender-neutral first name.
popularity over time
#1442020
#1372021
#1292022
#1202023
#1152024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #115 |
| 2023 | #120 |
| 2022 | #129 |
| 2021 | #137 |
| 2020 | #144 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Sawyer
- Tom Sawyer (fictional character by Mark Twain)
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