Name comparison · boy names
Samuel vs. Sawyer
In 2025, Samuel leads at #18 among U.S. boys' names, with Sawyer at #122. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Samuel | Sawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #18 | #122 |
| Babies in 2025 | 8,334 | 2,941 |
| All-time peak | #17 in 1880 | #94 in 2015 |
| Uniqueness score | 9 / 100 | 22 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Alabama (#7) | West Virginia (#18) |