Schuyler (given name)

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Schuyler
Gender Unisex
Origin
Word/Name Dutch
Meaning "scholar"
Other names
Related names Skylar, Skyler
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Schuyler is a given name derived from a Dutch word meaning "scholar." In the United States it is used for both boys and girls, typically with the alternate phonetic spellings Skylar and Skyler.[1]

The surname Schuyler was originally introduced in North America by 17th century settlers arriving in New York. It became a given name in honor of prominent members of the New York family, such as Philip Schuyler, and so became the given name of Schuyler Colfax, the 17th vice president of the United States. Schuyler Fisk is a female singer with this name who has appeared in films, such as 'Orange County', 'Snow Day', etc.

The spelling Skylar was the 479th most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 171st most common name for girls born there in 2007.[2] The spelling Skyler was the 271st most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 374th most popular name for girls.[3] The spelling Schuyler last ranked among the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States in 1994, when it was at 974th place on the charts.[4]

Schuyler is also a surname of Dutch origin.

Notes

  1. ↑ Rosenkrantz, Linda, and Satran, Pamela Redmond (2007) Baby Name Bible. St. Martin's Griffin. ISBN 978-0-312-35220-2
  2. ↑ Behind the Name
  3. ↑ Behind the Name
  4. ↑ Behind the Name
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