Fritz vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fritz

Boy #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German fridu + rih

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Fritz Rank #2,536

Rye Rank #2,432

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #2536 for Fritz.

Is Fritz or Rye more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Fritz at #2536 in the United States.

What do Fritz and Rye mean?

Fritz means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German fridu + rih origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Fritz and Rye boy or girl names?

Fritz is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.