Island meadow or rye land
Rylend is a modern variation of the English surname Ryland. It originates from Old English words meaning 'rye land' or 'island meadow,' referring to someone who lived near a plot of land where rye was grown.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Rylend in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).