Skylar vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skylar

Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Skylar Rank #1,553

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Skylar or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Alder mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Skylar and Alder boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.