Unisex Name
Skylar
"Scholar, shelter"
About the Name Skylar
Skylar is a Dutch-derived name from the surname Schuyler, meaning scholar or shelter. Dutch settlers in America introduced Schuyler as a family name (the Schuyler family were prominent New York colonists), and it evolved into the given name Skylar. The name evokes both intellectual aspiration (scholar) and protection (shelter), while its sky-like sound gives it an airy, open feeling.
Name Details
Origin
Dutch
Syllables
2
Popularity Score
78/100
Meaning Category
wise
Famous People Named Skylar
- ● Skylar Grey
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