Schuyler

Schuyler meaning and name origin

Schuyler \s-chuy-ler\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Schuyler), is pronounced SKY-ler. It is of Danish origin, and the meaning of Schuyler is "scholar, protection". The Dutch settlers brought the name to America in the 17th century. The homonym Skyler is steadily used. Skylar is the preferred spelling for girls.

Schuyler has 7 variant forms: Schuylar, Schylar, Schyler, Skuyler, Skylar, Skyler and Skylor.

For more information, see also the related name Skye.

Baby names that sound like Schuyler are Skyller, Skyelar, Skielor and Skielar.

View a list of the 3 names that reference Schuyler.

Popularity of Schuyler

Schuyler is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#9392 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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