Schuyler (name) (Redirected from Schuyler (given name)) Schuyler (/ËskaÉªlÉr/) 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 alternative phonetic spellings Skylar and Skyler. The surname Schuyler was originally introduced in North America by 17th century settlers arriving in New York City.