At a Glance
- Meaning
- The grain rye; also used as a short form of Ryan
- Origin
- English (multiple possible origins)
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- RY
Rye is an English (multiple possible origins) unisex name meaning “the grain rye; also used as a short form of Ryan”. It appears in our list of 200+ Cute Unisex Baby Names Going Viral in 2026.
Meaning & Origin of Rye
Meaning: The grain rye; also used as a short form of Ryan.
Origin: English (multiple possible origins).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Rye
RYIPA /raɪ/
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