James vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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

James Rank #5
Skylar Rank #134

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #134 for Skylar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Skylar

Everly Parker Emerson Hadley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Skylar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Skylar at #134 in the United States.

What do James and Skylar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Skylar means "shelter, refuge" (Dutch origin).

Are James and Skylar boy or girl names?

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

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