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Sawyer

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
One who saws wood
Pronunciation
SOY-er
Origin
English

From Middle English 'saw', an occupational name for a woodcutter.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernNature-inspiredClassic

Languages in use: English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Australia

Also recorded as Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • SawyerEnglish

    Same spelling; no common variant.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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