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John vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Sawyer Rank #132

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Sawyer more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do John and Sawyer mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are John and Sawyer boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.

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