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.'
Fewer than 5 boys were named Ry in 2025.
Influential American guitarist and composer
American country music singer and songwriter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
