Skyler vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skyler

Boy #761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Skyler Rank #761

Alec Rank #880

Skyler is more popular, ranked #761 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Skyler or Alec more popular?

Skyler is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Skyler and Alec mean?

Skyler means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Skyler and Alec boy or girl names?

Skyler is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.