Evan vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

English American

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Evan Rank #143

Sawyer Rank #132

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Sawyer more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Sawyer mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are Evan and Sawyer boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.