Sawyer vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Sawyer Rank #132

Derek Rank #258

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Sawyer or Derek more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Derek mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Sawyer and Derek boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.