Sawyer vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Sawyer Rank #132

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Sawyer or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and James mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sawyer and James boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.