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Rye
OriginEnglish, diminutive of Riley; word name; British surname
Meaning"cavalryman, messenger"
About Rye
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.
Pronounced RYE.
As of October 2026, Rye ranked #9351 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6416 in 2022.
Editor: Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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