Brooklyn vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooklyn

Boy #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Rye Rank #2,432

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Brooklyn or Rye more popular?

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Brooklyn and Rye mean?

Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Brooklyn and Rye boy or girl names?

Brooklyn is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.