What Does the Name Skylar Mean?
Skylar is a unisex name of Dutch origin meaning “"Scholar".”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Skylar |
|---|---|
| Gender | unisex |
| Origin | Dutch |
| Meaning | "Scholar" |
| Variants | Skyler, Schuyler, Skye, Skyla |
| Popularity | A US top-100 name for girls in the 2010s-2020s, while still used for boys as Skyler. |
The meaning and origin of Skylar
The name Skylar means “"Scholar"” and has Dutch origins. A respelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar'. The modern spelling evokes the English word 'sky' and is now used predominantly for girls.
Variants and related names
Skylar is related to several other names you may recognize: Skyler, Schuyler, Skye, Skyla. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Skylar?
A US top-100 name for girls in the 2010s-2020s, while still used for boys as Skyler.
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What does the name Skylar mean?+
The name Skylar means “"Scholar"” and is of Dutch origin.
What is the origin of the name Skylar?+
Skylar originates from Dutch.
Is Skylar a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Skylar has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press