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Schuyler

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Pronounced SKY-lur /ˈskaɪ.lər/Medium

Meaning: From the Dutch surname Schuyler — variously 'a scholar' and 'a shelter; one who hides/shelters' (linked to schuilen, 'to take shelter'); used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: A scholar; a shelter: Schuyler is a Dutch surname-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowDutch
MeaningFrom the Dutch surname Schuyler — variously 'a scholar' and 'a shelter; one who hides/shelters' (linked to schuilen, 'to take shelter'); used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#10778 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,314

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919482025

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

Schuyler comes from the Dutch surname Schuyler — variously 'a scholar' and 'a shelter; one who shelters' (linked to schuilen, 'to take shelter'). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'SKY-lur').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes (and inspired the spelling Skylar). Rare in this form, a-scholar at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Schuyler is a Dutch surname, variously 'a scholar' and 'a shelter' (from schuilen, 'to take shelter') — pronounced like 'Skylar' — used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SKY-lur').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Schuyler — surname-name; unisex

Variations

SkylarSkylerSchyler

Nicknames

Sky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Schuyler mean?

Schuyler is a Dutch surname-name — variously 'a scholar' and 'a shelter'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Schuyler?

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

Is Schuyler a boy or girl name?

Schuyler is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Schuyler?

Schuyler is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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