Skylar vs Sky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skylar

Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,700 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sky, heavens"

Origin: Old Norse

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Skylar Rank #1,553

Sky Rank #1,700

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 vs #1700 for Sky.

Is Skylar or Sky more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 compared to Sky at #1700 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Sky mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Sky means "sky, heavens" (Old Norse origin).

Are Skylar and Sky boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Sky is primarily a boy name.