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Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈskaɪ.ləɹ/; British English /ˈskaɪ.lə/English language family

Schuyler

A name meaning "scholar".

Quick answer

Schuyler is a boy/girl name meaning "scholar".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈskaɪ.ləɹ/; British English /ˈskaɪ.lə/.

GenderBoy/Girl
Meaningscholar
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈskaɪ.ləɹ/; British English /ˈskaɪ.lə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From a Dutch surname meaning "scholar". Dutch settlers brought the surname to America, where it was subsequently adopted as a given name in honour of the American general and senator Philip Schuyler (1733-1804).

Notes and context

Usage: english