Sawyer vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Sawyer Rank #132

Avery Rank #259

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Sawyer or Avery more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Avery mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Sawyer and Avery boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.