Island meadow or rye hill
Ryel is a rare surname-derived name likely originating from Old English roots. It may be a variant of Ryal or Ryall, referring to a 'rye hill' (ryge hyll), or a variation of the name Rial, which can denote an island meadow.
About 5 boys were named Ryel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
