Brent vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,658
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bre, Bry, Brie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Brent Rank #1,658
Skylar Rank #134

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 vs #1658 for Brent.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brent ___

  • Brent James
  • Brent Michael
  • Brent Lee
  • Brent Alan
  • Brent Scott
  • Brent Wayne

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 Brent

Brett Todd Chad Heather Tammy

If you choose Skylar

Everly Parker Emerson Hadley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brent or Skylar more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Brent at #1658 in the United States.

What do Brent and Skylar mean?

Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin). Skylar means "shelter, refuge" (Dutch origin).

Are Brent and Skylar boy or girl names?

Brent is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a girl name.

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