Ferry vs Ryerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Boy #4,985 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ryer, from the rye field settlement"

Origin: Dutch/English

English American Dutch

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Ryerson Rank #4,985

Ryerson is more popular, ranked #4985 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Ryerson more popular?

Ryerson is more popular, ranked #4985 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Ryerson mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Ryerson means "son of Ryer, from the rye field settlement" (Dutch/English origin).

Are Ferry and Ryerson boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Ryerson is primarily a boy name.