At a Glance: Name: Rye – 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
Phonetic: RY IPA: /raɪ/
Popularity of Rye
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.
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