| Meaning | island meadow |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Rye |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Rye |
About Rye
Simplicity reaches its zenith here—three letters that somehow contain multitudes. This choice speaks to parents who value essence over elaboration, who understand that sometimes less truly is more. It's earthy and grounded, evoking natural imagery and honest straightforwardness. The name feels refreshingly unpretentious, suggesting someone authentic and real. There's a modern, almost minimalist aesthetic to it, perfect for families who appreciate clean lines and uncluttered beauty. Despite its brevity, it possesses surprising strength and memorability. People remember it precisely because it's different, because it takes courage to choose something so stripped-down in an era of elaborate names. It works beautifully as both a first name and in combination with more traditional middle names, providing balance and interest to the full name composition.
Nicknames for Rye
| R |
| Ryan |
| Ryer |
| Rey |
Famous People Named Rye
| Variations | Ryen, Rylie, Rhye |
| Similar Names | Reed, River, Rowan, Ryder, Finn |
| Nicknames | None widely known |
| 20 Famous Male People with First Name Rye: | |
| Rye Beaumont | British musician and member of the band RoadTrip |
| Rye Rye | American rapper and singer |
| Rye Joon-yeong | South Korean baseball player |
| Rye St Antony | English actress |
| Rye Gustafson | American former professional baseball player |
| Rye Drucker | American fashion designer and entrepreneur |
| Rye Barcott | American entrepreneur, author, and Marine |
| Rye Crockett | American football player |
| Rye Curtis | American author and educator |
| Rye Senjen | Australian actor, writer, and activist |
| Rye Huntley | American actor and producer |
| Rye Hunt | Australian rugby league player |
| Rye Randa | Kenyan musician |
| Rye Bills | American former basketball player |
| Rye Pacheco | American actor |
| Rye Feldman | American businessman and philanthropist |
Characters Named Rye
| Rye Turner | Character in the novel "The Scorpion Rules" by Erin Bow |
| Rye Deighton | Character in the "Land of Stories" series by Chris Colfer |
| Rye Geaney | Character in the "Unwind" series by Neal Shusterman |
| Rye Alden | Character in the "Out of Time" series by Nadine Brandes |
| Rye Quinn | Character in the "Incarceron" series by Catherine Fisher |
| Rye Gallagher | Character in the "Pendragon" series by D.J. MacHale |
| Rye O'Chanter | Character in the "Wingfeather Saga" by Andrew Peterson |
| Rye Leander | Character in the "Seven Realms" series by Cinda Williams Chima |
| Rye Pooley | Character in the "Dark Inside" series by Jeyn Roberts |
| Rye Tanner | Character in the "Seeker" series by Arwen Elys Dayton |
| Rye Bloodstone | Character in the "The Kingkiller Chronicle" by Patrick Rothfuss |
| Rye Regan | Character in the "Sweep" series by Cate Tiernan |
| Rye Driscoll | Character in the "Maze Runner" series by James Dashner |
| Rye Sordian | Character in the "Graceling Realm" series by Kristin Cashore |
| Rye Bowman | Character in the "Bowman Family Trilogy" by K.C. Hilton |
| Rye Crosley | Character in the "Jungle Warriors" series by Erin Hunter |
| Rye Crumb | Character in the "Half Upon a Time" series by James Riley |
| Rye Farrow | Character in the "Powers" series by Ursula K. Le Guin |
| Rye Davidson | Character in the "Whispers from Mirrowen" series by Jeff Wheeler |
| Rye Tucker | Character in the "Wings of Fire" series by Tui T. Sutherland |