Sawyer vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sawyer Rank #132

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Sawyer or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and John mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sawyer and John boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.