Lake vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

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Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Lake Rank #1,633

Skylar Rank #1,553

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Lake or Skylar more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Skylar mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Lake and Skylar boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.