Scholar is a unique and intellectual name for baby boys. It has its roots in the English language, and it is derived from the Middle English word "scholer," which means "student" or "learner." The name Scholar carries connotations of knowledge, education, and academic excellence. It represents a person who is curious, studious, and eager to learn. Pronounced as SKAH-lar (/skɑːlər/), Scholar has a sophisticated sound that adds an air of distinction to any individual bearing this name. Despite being relatively uncommon, Scholar has been steadily increasing in popularity in recent years in the United States. It ranked 12,126th in terms of occurrence in 2019 and 12,264th in 2012. A variation of this name is Scholarly, which further emphasizes the scholarly nature associated with this moniker.