Sawyer

Name Meaning

The name Sawyer immediately brings to mind the adventurous and loveable title character of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. That, or the oft-shirtless hottie on TV’s Lost. Whatever the association, the name holds a relaxed and playful appeal. And it’s not just for boys anymore‚ÄìSawyer is becoming increasingly popular as a girls name too.

Origin

Celtic, English

Theme

Exotic, Nature, Surname, Trade/Occupational, Gender-neutral, Southern, TV shows, Popular

Syllables

2

Famous Namesakes

Fictional character Tom Sawyer, Actor Sawyer Sweeten

Celebrity Babies

Son of Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, Son of Erica Hill, Daughter of Sara Gilbert

Popularity in 2019

#92

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