Schuyler is an uncommon given name of Dutch origin, derived from the surname Schuylenburgh which means "school castle". It is sometimes spelled Skyler or Skylar. This name was popular among American colonial families due to its association with prominent military figure General Philip Schuyler who served during the Revolutionary War.
"The name Schuyler experienced significant popularity from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, peaking with 60 births in 1998 and 61 births in 1999. However, there's been a steady decline since then, with only 6 births recorded in 2022."