Sawyer vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Sawyer Rank #132

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Sawyer or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and August mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Sawyer and August boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.