Eric vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Eric Rank #252

Sawyer Rank #132

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Sawyer more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Sawyer mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are Eric and Sawyer boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.