Edith vs Skye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#528
Total SSA Count
579
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Edie, Edi

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Popularity Comparison

Edith Rank #528
Skye Rank #480

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 vs #528 for Edith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edith ___

  • Edith Rose
  • Edith Mae
  • Edith Grace
  • Edith Pearl
  • Edith Jane
  • Edith Louise

Skye ___

  • Skye Rose
  • Skye Elise
  • Skye Aurora
  • Skye Josephine
  • Skye Miriam
  • Skye Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edith

Arthur Florence Rupert Agnes Walter

If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edith or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Edith at #528 in the United States.

What do Edith and Skye mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Edith and Skye boy or girl names?

Edith is primarily a girl name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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