Skylar vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skylar

Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Skylar Rank #1,553

Fred Rank #1,686

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Skylar or Fred more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Fred mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Skylar and Fred boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.