Schuyler (given name)

Schuyler (given name)

Infobox Given name 2
name = Schuyler | gender = Unisex


pronunciation= | meaning = "scholar"
region = | origin = Dutch
related names = Skylar, Skyler | footnotes =

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" [Rosenkrantz, Linda, and Satran, Pamela Redmond (2007) "Baby Name Bible". St. Martin's Griffin. ISBN 978-0-312-35220-2] .

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.

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. [ [http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?terms=skylar Behind the Name] ] 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. [ [http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=Skyler Behind the Name] ] 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. [ [http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=Schuyler Behind the Name] ]

Schuyler is also a surname of Dutch origin.

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