Saw
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Princess — regal grace with gentle authority
Origin: English pet form of Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess
Popularity: Ranked #7590 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Sawda, meaning princess.
Similar names: salwa, sawda, sawdah, shaw, sangwa, shawn, shawna, shawnee
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Saw? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Saw, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Saw
What does the name Saw mean?
Saw means “Princess — regal grace with gentle authority” from English pet form of Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess roots.
What is the origin of the name Saw?
Saw has English pet form of Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess origin. The traditional meaning is “Princess — regal grace with gentle authority”.
How popular is Saw?
Saw ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Saw most popular?
Saw peaked in 2015 with 31 babies registered that year.
Is Saw a boy or girl name?
Saw is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Saws in registered births are male.
Is the name Saw rising or falling in popularity?
Saw has fallen 628 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6566 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Saw been recorded?
Saw appears in birth records across 18 years — from 2008 through 2025.