Jersey vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jersey

Boy #2,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Geirrapos island, grassy island"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Jersey Rank #2,588

Rye Rank #2,432

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #2588 for Jersey.

Is Jersey or Rye more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Jersey at #2588 in the United States.

What do Jersey and Rye mean?

Jersey means "Geirrapos island, grassy island" (Old Norse origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Jersey and Rye boy or girl names?

Jersey is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.