Dutch · Unisex name
Skylar
“scholar”
About the name Skylar
Skylar is derived from the Dutch surname ‘Schuyler’, which means ‘scholar’. The name was brought to America by Dutch settlers and became associated with the prominent Schuyler family in colonial New York. Philip Schuyler was a general in the American Revolution, and his daughter Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was the wife of Alexander Hamilton. The spelling Skylar emerged as an Anglicized, unisex given name in the United States, with Skyler as a common variant.
- Meaning
- scholar
- Origin
- Dutch
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- SKY-lar(2 syl.)
Middle names for Skylar
- Skylar James
- Skylar Alexis
- Skylar Morgan
- Skylar Taylor
- Skylar Reese
Questions about Skylar
- What does Skylar mean?
- Skylar is a Dutch name meaning "scholar".
- How do you pronounce Skylar?
- Skylar is pronounced SKY-lar, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Skylar?
- Variants of Skylar include Skyler.