Mayer vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

English American

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Sawyer Rank #132

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Sawyer more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Sawyer mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are Mayer and Sawyer boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.