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Cuyler

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-ler /ˈkaɪ.lər/Medium

Meaning: From the Dutch surname Cuyler (Kuyler), possibly an occupational name linked to bowl- or dish-making, or to an archer. Established in early Dutch-American families; a surname-name pronounced like 'Kyler'.Low

In 30 seconds: A distinctive surname-name: Cuyler is a Dutch name pronounced like Kyler (said 'KY-ler').
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Origin LowDutch
MeaningFrom the Dutch surname Cuyler (Kuyler), possibly an occupational name linked to bowl- or dish-making, or to an archer. Established in early Dutch-American families; a surname-name pronounced like 'Kyler'.
U.S. rank (2024)#12667 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 738

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919242024

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

Cuyler is a Dutch surname (Kuyler), possibly an occupational name for a bowl-maker or linked to an archer. Prominent in colonial Dutch-American families of New York, it now sees rare given-name use, pronounced just like 'Kyler', which we note (said 'KY-ler').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name. Distinctive, surname-style, and Dutch-rooted.

Did you know? Cuyler is a Dutch surname — sounding just like Kyler — carried by early Dutch-American families, possibly an old occupational name (said 'KY-ler').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Cuyler — Dutch surname; meaning uncertain; said like 'Kyler'

Variations

KuylerKylerCuyler

Nicknames

CuyCy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cuyler mean?

Cuyler is a Dutch surname, possibly an occupational name (bowl-maker); its exact meaning is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cuyler?

It's said KY-ler /ˈkaɪ.lər/ — two syllables, stress on the first, just like 'Kyler'.

Is Cuyler a boy or girl name?

Cuyler is a boy's name.

How popular is Cuyler?

Cuyler is a rare given name in the U.S.

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