Kirby vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kirby

Boy #2,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement by a church, church village"

Origin: Old Norse kirkr + byr

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Kirby Rank #2,574

Rye Rank #2,432

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #2574 for Kirby.

Is Kirby or Rye more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Kirby at #2574 in the United States.

What do Kirby and Rye mean?

Kirby means "settlement by a church, church village" (Old Norse kirkr + byr origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Kirby and Rye boy or girl names?

Kirby is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.