Skylar vs Townes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skylar

Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Skylar Rank #1,553

Townes Rank #1,554

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Skylar or Townes more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Townes mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Skylar and Townes boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.