Phineas vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Skylar Rank #1,553

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Phineas or Skylar more popular?

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Skylar mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Phineas and Skylar boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.