Bailey vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Girl #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortification wall"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#182
Total SSA Count
1,644
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bail

Playground Safety Score

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Skylar

Girl #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shelter, refuge"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#134
Total SSA Count
2,186
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sky, Skye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bailey Rank #182
Skylar Rank #134

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 vs #182 for Bailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bailey ___

  • Bailey Mae
  • Bailey Jo
  • Bailey Rose
  • Bailey Grace
  • Bailey Anne
  • Bailey Jean

Skylar ___

  • Skylar Rose
  • Skylar Grace
  • Skylar Dawn
  • Skylar Blue
  • Skylar Jade
  • Skylar Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bailey

Brooke Riley Chase Parker Avery

If you choose Skylar

Everly Parker Emerson Hadley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailey or Skylar more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Bailey at #182 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Skylar mean?

Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin). Skylar means "shelter, refuge" (Dutch origin).

Are Bailey and Skylar boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a girl name. Skylar is primarily a girl name.

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