Sawyer vs Brooks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

English American

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Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

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Sawyer Rank #132

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Sawyer or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Brooks mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Sawyer and Brooks boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.