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Skylor

♂ Boy

Pronounced SKY-lur /ˈskaɪ.lər/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Skyler, itself an English rendering of the Dutch surname Schuyler, 'scholar'. The sky- spelling nudges it toward the English word sky, which is part of its appeal.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Skyler: the root is Dutch Schuyler, 'scholar' — with a nod to the sky (said 'SKY-lur').
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Origin MediumDutch, English
MeaningA modern respelling of Skyler, itself an English rendering of the Dutch surname Schuyler, 'scholar'. The sky- spelling nudges it toward the English word sky, which is part of its appeal.
U.S. rank (2024)#13903 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,058

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819812024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Skylor is a modern respelling of Skyler, which anglicizes the Dutch surname Schuyler, 'scholar' — a name prominent in colonial New York. The -or ending is a contemporary American touch. The visual pun on 'sky' has done a lot of the name's work. Airy, modern, and easy (said 'SKY-lur').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., well behind Skyler and Skylar. Rare spelling, modern, and breezy.

Did you know? Behind every Skyler and Skylor is the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' — carried to New York by Dutch settlers, and only later reshaped by English speakers who heard 'sky' in it (said 'SKY-lur').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Skylor — Respelling of Skyler; Dutch surname Schuyler 'scholar'

Variations

SkylerSkylarSchuyler

Nicknames

SkySky-Sky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Skylor mean?

Skylor respells Skyler, from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar'. The spelling also nods to the English word sky.

How do you pronounce Skylor?

It's said SKY-lur /ˈskaɪ.lər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Skylor a boy or girl name?

Skylor is used here as a boy's name; the Skyler and Skylar spellings are used for both.

How popular is Skylor?

Skylor is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.

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