Ambrose vs Skyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skyler

Girl #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"scholar, learned one"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#661
Total SSA Count
441
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sky

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
Skyler Rank #661

Skyler is more popular, ranked #661 vs #744 for Ambrose.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambrose ___

  • Ambrose James
  • Ambrose John
  • Ambrose Henry
  • Ambrose Gray
  • Ambrose Felix
  • Ambrose Leander

Skyler ___

  • Skyler Rose
  • Skyler Grace
  • Skyler Mae
  • Skyler Jane
  • Skyler Lynn
  • Skyler Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Skyler

Avery Quinn Logan Ryder Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Skyler more popular?

Skyler is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Skyler mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Skyler means "scholar, learned one" (Dutch origin).

Are Ambrose and Skyler boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Skyler is primarily a girl name.

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