Sawyer Name Meaning
The name Sawyer comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sawyer below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Sawyer Name Meaning
English (Modern)From a surname meaning "sawer of wood" in Middle English. Mark Twain used it for the hero in his novel 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' (1876).
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