Skyler as a Male Name
Skyler is a unisex name used for males and the other gender alike.
As a unisex name, Skyler works equally for males; on male babies it reads as strong and modern, carrying the same Dutch roots either way. The name Skyler means “scholar (popular meaning); etymologically from Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'shelter / one who takes refuge'. The listed 'fugitive' is a misleading gloss — it should be 'shelter / refuge' (from schuiler, 'one who hides/shelters'), not 'fugitive'.” and is of Dutch origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Schuyler, Skylar, Skyla, Skyller.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Skyler across all genders, see the complete Skyler name meaning.
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Skyler is a unisex name used for males and the other gender alike. It means “scholar (popular meaning); etymologically from Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'shelter / one who takes refuge'. The listed 'fugitive' is a misleading gloss — it should be 'shelter / refuge' (from schuiler, 'one who hides/shelters'), not 'fugitive'.” and is of Dutch origin.
What does Skyler mean?+
Skyler means “scholar (popular meaning); etymologically from Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'shelter / one who takes refuge'. The listed 'fugitive' is a misleading gloss — it should be 'shelter / refuge' (from schuiler, 'one who hides/shelters'), not 'fugitive'.” and originates from Dutch.