Island meadow or king
Ry is often used as a modern diminutive of names like Ryan or Rylan, but it also has independent roots as a topographic surname meaning 'island meadow.' In some contexts, it is associated with the Gaelic 'rí,' meaning 'king.'
Influential American guitarist and composer
American country music singer and songwriter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
