Schuyler \s-chuy-ler\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Schuyler), is pronounced SKY-ler. It is of Danish origin, and the meaning of Schuyler is "scholar, protection". The Dutch settlers brought the name to America in the 17th century. The homonym Skyler is steadily used. Skylar is the preferred spelling for girls.

Schuyler has 7 variant forms: Schuylar, Schylar, Schyler, Skuyler, Skylar, Skyler and Skylor.

For more information, see also the related name Skye.

Baby names that sound like Schuyler are Skyller, Skyelar, Skielor and Skielar.