Sawyer
woodcutter
GenderUnisexOriginEnglishSay itSAW-yerPopularityTop 100
Pronounced SAW-yer
About the name Sawyer
Sawyer is an occupational name meaning 'woodcutter' with an easygoing, literary charm from Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer. It's a favorite unisex modern pick.
Adventurous and clever, with a mischievous, storybook charm.
Fun fact
Sawyer was historically an occupational surname for someone who sawed wood for a living.
Variations
SawyarSawyierSoyer
Famous people named Sawyer
- Tom Sawyer (literary character)