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Schuyler

SKEYE-luh

Schuyler (name) means an American surname of Dutch origin, originally an occupational name meaning "scholar.". Example: “The Schuyler family were prominent in early American history.”

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An American surname of Dutch origin, originally an occupational name meaning "scholar."

"The Schuyler family were prominent in early American history."

A unisex given name transferred from the surname, in use since the 19th century.

"They named their child Schuyler after a family ancestor."

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Etymology

From Dutch, related to German Schüler, "scholar, student"; a doublet of scholar.

Origin: German

Rhymes for Schuyler

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Schuyler” mean?

The word “Schuyler” means an American surname of Dutch origin, originally an occupational name meaning "scholar.".

How do you pronounce “Schuyler”?

“Schuyler” is pronounced SKEYE-luh (/ˈskaɪ.lɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Schuyler” in a sentence?

Here is “Schuyler” used in a sentence: “The Schuyler family were prominent in early American history.”

What part of speech is “Schuyler”?

“Schuyler” is a name.

Where does the word “Schuyler” come from?

The word “Schuyler” comes from German. From Dutch, related to German Schüler, "scholar, student"; a doublet of scholar.

How many meanings does “Schuyler” have?

“Schuyler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an American surname of Dutch origin, originally an occupational name meaning "scholar.".