Sawyer vs Eli

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 #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Sawyer Rank #132

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Sawyer or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Eli mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sawyer and Eli boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.