Skylar vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Skylar Rank #134
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #134 for Skylar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Skylar ___

  • Skylar Rose
  • Skylar Grace
  • Skylar Dawn
  • Skylar Blue
  • Skylar Jade
  • Skylar Mae

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Skylar

Everly Parker Emerson Hadley Sawyer

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skylar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Skylar at #134 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Theodore mean?

Skylar means "shelter, refuge" (Dutch origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Skylar and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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