Meaning: A person who saws wood
The story
Sawyer began as an English occupational surname for someone who sawed wood. Its use as a first name carries that practical craft history, alongside later literary associations.
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
- Modern
- Surname-style
- Literary
Origins
Sawyer comes from English.
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