Valley of the rye
Derived from Old English elements meaning a valley where rye is grown. It was originally an English surname and a place name before being used as a given name.
About 5 boys were named Rydell in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The iconic high school setting named after Bobby Rydell · Grease
American teen idol and singer of the 1960s
Singer and keyboardist for the band R5
