Lael vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,468
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lael Rank #1,468
Skylar Rank #1,553

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lael or Skylar more popular?

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Lael and Skylar mean?

Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Lael and Skylar boy or girl names?

Lael is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.

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