Sawyer vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Sawyer Rank #132

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Sawyer or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Jackson mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Sawyer and Jackson boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.