Skylar vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skylar

Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch English

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Skylar Rank #1,553

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Skylar or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Rush mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Skylar and Rush boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.