Sayer

♀ Girl

Pronounced SAY-ur /ˈseɪ.ər/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Sayer, linked to 'sawyer' ('one who saws wood; woodcutter') or to a medieval given name. It reads unisex and leans toward boys; used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Sayer means 'woodcutter'; it reads unisex, leaning male (said 'SAY-ur'). We note the lean.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English surname Sayer, linked to 'sawyer' ('one who saws wood; woodcutter') or to a medieval given name. It reads unisex and leans toward boys; used here for a girl, which we note.

U.S. rank (2019)#15266 ↗ Rising

2019 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Sayer comes from the English surname linked to 'sawyer' ('one who saws wood'). It reads unisex and leans male; used here for a girl, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'SAY-ur').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and unisex.

Did you know? Sayer is an English surname tied to 'sawyer' ('woodcutter') — a modern surname-style name that reads unisex, leaning to boys, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'SAY-ur').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Sayer — English surname 'sawyer/woodcutter'; unisex, boy-leaning

Variations

SayersSawyerSayre

Nicknames

SaySy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sayer mean?

Sayer is an English surname linked to 'sawyer' ('one who saws wood; woodcutter'); it reads unisex and leans toward boys, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sayer?

It's said SAY-ur /ˈseɪ.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sayer a boy or girl name?

Sayer reads unisex and leans toward boys; used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Sayer?

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