Sawyer vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Sawyer Rank #132

Griffin Rank #223

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Sawyer or Griffin more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Griffin mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Sawyer and Griffin boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.