Skyler

What does the baby name Skyler mean? Learn about what Skyler means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Skyler - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Skyler
S-K-Y-L-E-R, is a 6-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Skyler
SKY ler
Meaning of Skyler
The isle of skye.
Origin of Skyler
The name 'Skyler' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Dutch surname 'Schuyler', which was originally a occupational name for someone who made or sold shields. The name 'Skyler' is a variant spelling of 'Schuyler' and has gained popularity as a given name in recent years.
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Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Skyler
Schuylar
Schuyler
Schyler
Skuyler
Skylar
Popularity of Skyler
The popularity of the name 'Skyler' has experienced fluctuations over time. In the United States, it first appeared on the popularity charts in the 1980s. It gradually gained popularity throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, reaching its peak in the early 2010s.
Skyler currently has 346 likes, and is in the top 2% of liked boy's names. The name Joey is slightly more popular than Skyler.

Etymology of Skyler

The name 'Skyler' is derived from the Dutch surname 'Schuyler'. The surname itself is derived from the Middle Dutch word 'schuyl', meaning 'shield'. This reflects its original association with shield-making or selling.

Cultural Significance of Skyler

The name 'Skyler' does not have significant cultural or historical significance. It is a name that has gained popularity in modern times and does not carry specific cultural connotations.