Ellery vs Ryley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellery

Boy #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,340 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing, rye meadow"

Origin: Old English

Irish English American Australian

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Ellery Rank #5,575

Ryley Rank #5,340

Ryley is more popular, ranked #5340 vs #5575 for Ellery.

Is Ellery or Ryley more popular?

Ryley is more popular, ranked #5340 compared to Ellery at #5575 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Ryley mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Ryley means "rye clearing, rye meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Ellery and Ryley boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a boy name. Ryley is primarily a boy name.