Skylar vs Lake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skylar

Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Skylar Rank #1,553

Lake Rank #1,633

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Skylar or Lake more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Lake mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Skylar and Lake boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.