Skylar

Meaning of Skylar

Skylar means "scholar" or "protected". It originally referred to a Dutch surname derived from the word for scholar.

Skylar has Dutch roots — browse every Dutch baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Skylar

Skylar has cooled off, slipping to #167 in 2025, down from a peak of #42 in 2015.

Skylar as a boy's name

Skylar is also used as a boy's name. Skylar means "scholar" or "protected." It is derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler.

Notable people named Skylar

• Skylar Grey
  Singer, songwriter, record producer
• Skylar Astin
  Actor and singer
• Skylar Stecker
  Singer and songwriter
• Skylar Diggins-Smith
  WNBA basketball player
• Skylar Gaertner
  Actor (Ozark)

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Questions about the name Skylar

What does the name Skylar mean?

Skylar means skylar means "scholar" or "protected". it originally referred to a dutch surname derived from the word for scholar, and it comes from Dutch origins.

Is Skylar a boy's or a girl's name?

Skylar is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Skylar?

In 2025, Skylar ranked #167 for girls, down from #134 the year before.

When was Skylar most popular?

Skylar peaked at #42 in 2015.