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At a Glance: Name: Sawyer – Meaning: one who saws wood; a woodcutter – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: SAW-yer
Sawyer comes from an English occupational surname meaning one who saws wood — a woodcutter. It's used as a name for any gender and has a straightforward, timeless feel. It's pronounced SAW-yer.
Meaning & Origin of Sawyer
Meaning: One who saws wood; a woodcutter.
Origin: English (occupational surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Sawyer
Phonetic: SAW-yer IPA: /ˈsɔːjər/
Popularity of Sawyer
Sawyer peaked at #94 in 2015 with 4,271 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #132 with 2,756.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Sawyer mean?
One who saws wood; a woodcutter. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sawyer)
How do you pronounce Sawyer?
Sawyer is pronounced SAW-yer (IPA: /ˈsɔːjər/).
Is Sawyer a popular name right now?
Sawyer peaked at #94 in 2015 and is ranked #132 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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