Skylar vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skylar

Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

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Skylar Rank #1,553

Slater Rank #1,543

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Skylar or Slater more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Slater mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Skylar and Slater boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.