Ryan vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Sawyer Rank #132

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Ryan or Sawyer more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Sawyer mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are Ryan and Sawyer boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.