Skylar vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skylar

Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch English

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Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Skylar Rank #1,553

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Skylar or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Derick mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Skylar and Derick boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.