Saw

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAW /ˈsɔ/Medium

Meaning: From the Burmese, 'a lord; a leader; an early/noble one' (an honorific title used as a name); we note the titleLow

In 30 seconds: A lord; a leader: Saw is Burmese. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAW').

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Origin LowBurmese

MeaningFrom the Burmese, 'a lord; a leader; an early/noble one' (an honorific title used as a name); we note the title

U.S. rank (2025)#7590 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Saw comes from the Burmese, 'a lord; a leader; an early/noble one' (an honorific title used as a name; we note the title). A crisp, classic name (said 'SAW').

In the U.S. it appears in Burmese and Karen families. Rare, a-lord at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Saw means 'a lord; a leader; an early/noble one' in Burmese — an honorific title used as a name — a crisp, classic name (we note the title; said 'SAW').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Saw — Burmese title

Variations

Saww

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saw mean?

Saw is Burmese for 'a lord; a leader' — an honorific title used as a name. We note the title.

How do you pronounce Saw?

It's said SAW /ˈsɔ/ — one syllable.

Is Saw a boy or girl name?

Saw is a boy's name here.

How popular is Saw?

Saw is a very rare name in the U.S.