Sawyer vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Sawyer Rank #132

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Sawyer or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Dylan mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Sawyer and Dylan boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.