Sawyer vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Sawyer Rank #132

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Sawyer or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and River mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Sawyer and River boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.