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Skye vs Riker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skye

Boy #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,268
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Skye Rank #2,268
Riker Rank #2,148

Riker is more popular, ranked #2148 vs #2268 for Skye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skye or Riker more popular?

Riker is more popular, ranked #2148 compared to Skye at #2268 in the United States.

What do Skye and Riker mean?

Skye means "Isle of Skye, Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin).

Are Skye and Riker boy or girl names?

Skye is primarily a boy name. Riker is primarily a boy name.

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