Schuyler
Schuyler: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskaɪ.lɚ/ · /ˈskaɪ.lə/
Meaning and origin of Schuyler
Root meaning: “scholar, student”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname [in turn from Dutch], of 19th century and later usage.
Etymology
A Dutch surname (cf. scholier) from German Schüler (“scholar, student”); brought to America by seventeenth-century Dutch immigrants. Doublet of scholar and schooler.
How popular is Schuyler?
Since 1880, 1,314 girls and 4,166 boys in the U.S. have been named Schuyler (24% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2361 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #847 in 1982. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Schuyler FAQ
What does the name Schuyler mean?
Schuyler traces back to a root meaning "scholar, student". A unisex given name transferred from the surname [in turn from Dutch], of 19th century and later usage. A Dutch surname (cf. scholier) from German Schüler (“scholar, student”); brought to America by seventeenth-century Dutch immigrants. Doublet of scholar and schooler.
What is the origin of the name Schuyler?
Schuyler is listed as a name of Dutch origin.
How popular is the name Schuyler?
Since 1880, 1,314 girls and 4,166 boys in the U.S. have been named Schuyler (24% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2361 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #847 in 1982. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Schuyler a boy or girl name?
Schuyler is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,314 girls and 4,166 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.