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BoyGerman origin2 syllables

Schuyler

Meaning: “scholar, student”

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About the name Schuyler

Schuyler is a boy name with German roots, meaning “scholar, student”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Schuyler ranked #10778 for girls in the US, with 9 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1999. Since 2000, 59% of US babies named Schuyler were boys.

Etymology

From German, meaning “scholar, student”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Schuyler”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#10778
In 2015
#6941
Babies in 2025
9

Popularity of Schuyler, 1940–2025

032659712919401960198020002020
Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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