Skyler - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Skyler \s-ky-

, also used as boy's name Skyler, is pronounced SKY-ler. It is of Dutch origin, and its meaning is "fugitive". Also possibly a phonetic form of the Dutch surname Schulyer, which was brought to New York by 17th-century settlers. Similar to Kyle or Kyla.

Skyler has 5 variant forms: Schyler, Schuyler, Skyla, Skylar and Skyllar.

For more information, see also the related name Skye.

Skyler is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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