Sawyer vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Sawyer Rank #132

Evan Rank #143

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Sawyer or Evan more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Evan mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Sawyer and Evan boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.