The name Rye is a girl's name meaning "cavalryman, messenger".

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Sweet short form of Riley. Nature lovers and whiskey fans alike can appreciate the androgynous simplicity of Rye. It is also the name of a town in England.

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The name Rye peaked for girls at #6416 in 2022. Rye is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Rye is a boy's name of English origin meaning "cavalryman, messenger; rye".

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Rye has the potential to become the masculine version of Rue—a short and sweet name for nature lovers (and whiskey fans too!). Rye might be short for Ryder or Riley or Rylan or any Ry-beginning name, but increasingly it stands on its own. It can also be considered a place name, after the town in England.
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Country artist Hailey Whitters and her husband, Jake Gear, chose this name for their son in 2025.

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The name Rye peaked for boys at #1934 in 2020. The name is most popular in RYE, RYE, and RYE. Rye is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

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