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)

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