Rye hill or island meadow
Ryle is an English surname-turned-given name with two primary topographical roots. It most commonly derives from the Old English words 'ryge' (rye) and 'hyll' (hill), or alternatively from 'ryge' and 'halh' (nook or secret place). It is a rare, more streamlined alternative to the popular Riley.
Less common today
Ryle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,700 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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