Sky vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sky

Boy #1,700 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sky, heavens"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Sky Rank #1,700

Skylar Rank #1,553

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 vs #1700 for Sky.

Is Sky or Skylar more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 compared to Sky at #1700 in the United States.

What do Sky and Skylar mean?

Sky means "sky, heavens" (Old Norse origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Sky and Skylar boy or girl names?

Sky is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.