Sawyer vs Mayer

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 #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Sawyer Rank #132

Mayer Rank #1,834

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Sawyer or Mayer more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Mayer mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Sawyer and Mayer boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.