Sayre

Sayre is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, primarily derived from an occupational surname for a woodcutter or carpenter. It comes from the Middle English word 'saghiere' meaning 'sawyer.' Alternatively, it may have originated as a place name, referring to someone from Sayre in Essex, England. The place name derives from Old English elements meaning 'stream where sea trout are caught.' As a first name, Sayre has a distinguished, somewhat aristocratic feel with its clean, simple sound and unique spelling. Though never widely popular in the United States, it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical roots and a contemporary sound.

Sayre is also given to girls.

Pronounced SAIR.

As of October 2026, Sayre ranked #11892 for boys in US births in 2021 and #17227 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #6260 for boys in 1994 and #11290 for girls in 2018.