Hendrick vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hendrick

Boy #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,575
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Hank

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Hendrick Rank #1,575
Skylar Rank #134

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 vs #1575 for Hendrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hendrick ___

  • Hendrick James
  • Hendrick Cole
  • Hendrick Lee
  • Hendrick Reid
  • Hendrick Grant
  • Hendrick Paul

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 Hendrick

Willem Beatrix Sigrid Emmett Isadora

If you choose Skylar

Everly Parker Emerson Hadley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendrick or Skylar more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Hendrick at #1575 in the United States.

What do Hendrick and Skylar mean?

Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin). Skylar means "shelter, refuge" (Dutch origin).

Are Hendrick and Skylar boy or girl names?

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

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