Rush vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch English

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Rush Rank #1,496

Skylar Rank #1,553

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Rush or Skylar more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Rush and Skylar mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Rush and Skylar boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.