Sawyer
Sawyer is a unisex name of English origin meaning “one who saws wood.” It ranked #115 in the United States in 2025. An occupational surname turned given name, most famously associated with Mark Twain's adventurous character Tom Sawyer.
how do you pronounce Sawyer?
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what does Sawyer mean?
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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #115 |
| 2023 | #120 |
| 2022 | #129 |
| 2021 | #137 |
| 2020 | #144 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Sawyer?
- Tom Sawyer (fictional character by Mark Twain)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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