Schuyler - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Schuyler \s-chuy-ler\ is pronounced SKY-ler. It is of Danish origin, and its meaning 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.

Schuyler is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Schuyler. Compare Schuyler with related baby names.