Sawyer vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Sawyer Rank #132

Gavin Rank #254

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Sawyer or Gavin more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Gavin mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Sawyer and Gavin boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.