Richard vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Sawyer Rank #132

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Sawyer more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Sawyer mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are Richard and Sawyer boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.