ThinkabaraSawyer: meaning and origin
Sawyer
“Woodcutter”
About the name Sawyer
Sawyer is a girl or a boy’s name from the English tradition. Its meaning is “woodcutter”. Names from Old English and English words and surnames — like Harper, Hudson, Willow and Wyatt.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More English names
- Archer 👦Bowman · English
- Arden 🧒Valley of the eagle · English
- Ash 🧒The ash tree · English
- Audrey 👧Noble strength · English
- Autumn 👧The fall season · English
- Avery 🧒Ruler of the elves · English
- Blake 🧒Pale, or dark · English
- Brooklyn 👧Broken land, stream; the New York borough · English
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
- Cooper 👦Barrel maker · English
Sibling name ideas (English, girls and boys)
- Archer 👦Bowman · English
- Audrey 👧Noble strength · English
- Autumn 👧The fall season · English
- Brooklyn 👧Broken land, stream; the New York borough · English
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
- Cooper 👦Barrel maker · English
More unisex names starting with S
- Sage 🧒Wise; also the herb · Latin
- Sasha 🧒Defender; a Russian short form of Alexander · Slavic
- Shiloh 🧒Peaceful; a town in the Bible · Hebrew
- Skyler 🧒Scholar; also linked to “sky” · Scandinavian
- Sora 🧒Sky · Japanese
Questions and answers
What does the name Sawyer mean?
Sawyer is a name of English origin. It means: woodcutter.
Is Sawyer a boy or girl name?
Sawyer is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Sawyer have?
Sawyer has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.