Lucius vs Skylar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucius

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,390
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lu, Luke

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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

Lucius Rank #1,390
Skylar Rank #134

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucius ___

  • Lucius James
  • Lucius Edward
  • Lucius Theodore
  • Lucius Augustus
  • Lucius Bartholomew
  • Lucius Henry

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 Lucius

Atticus Julius Octavia Cecilia Cassius

If you choose Skylar

Everly Parker Emerson Hadley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucius or Skylar more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Skylar mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Skylar means "shelter, refuge" (Dutch origin).

Are Lucius and Skylar boy or girl names?

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

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