Saw
Pronunciation: [ s-AW ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Saw first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 278 babies have been named Saw in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Saw is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,624 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,624
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Saw
Saw is a boy name .
Saw is currently ranked #8,624 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Saw include Sawyer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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