Townes vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Townes Rank #1,554

Skylar Rank #1,553

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

Is Townes or Skylar more popular?

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

What do Townes and Skylar mean?

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

Are Townes and Skylar boy or girl names?

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