Skylar vs Ransom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skylar

Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

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Skylar Rank #1,553

Ransom Rank #1,661

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Skylar or Ransom more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Ransom mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Skylar and Ransom boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.