Land where rye is grown
Derived from Old English elements, this name originally served as a habitational surname for someone who lived near or worked on a rye field. It follows the popular trend of using 'land' and 'leigh' suffixes for geographic-inspired surnames. While rare, it offers a more unique alternative to the more common Ryan or Ryland.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Ryeland in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).