Skylar vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skylar

Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Skylar Rank #1,553

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Skylar or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Barry mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Skylar and Barry boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.