Ryle
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Courageous, valiant, rye clearing
Origin: Irish/English (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #2710 in 2025 with 48 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Rylee. Shares the meaning 'Courageous, valiant, rye clearing.'
Similar names: rylea, rylei, rhylei, royle, ryelle, rylen, ryler, rye
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Ryle? About 1 in 69,344 babies born in 2025 were named Ryle, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ryle
What does the name Ryle mean?
Ryle means “Courageous, valiant, rye clearing” from Irish/English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ryle?
Ryle has Irish/English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Courageous, valiant, rye clearing”.
How popular is Ryle?
Ryle ranked #2676 in 2025 — given to 48 babies that year.
When was Ryle most popular?
Ryle peaked in 2025 with 48 babies registered that year.
Is Ryle a boy or girl name?
Ryle is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ryles in registered births are male.
Is the name Ryle rising or falling in popularity?
Ryle has risen 1812 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4488 in 2020 to #2676 in 2025.
How long has Ryle been recorded?
Ryle appears in birth records across 38 years — from 1976 through 2025.