Rafferty vs Ryerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,163
Total SSA Count: 19
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Ezri Kashus Lewin Alistar

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Ryerson

Boy #4,985 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ryer, from the rye field settlement"

Origin: Dutch/English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,985
Total SSA Count: 20
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Ryerson Rank #4,985

Ryerson is more popular, ranked #4985 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafferty or Ryerson more popular?

Ryerson is more popular, ranked #4985 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Ryerson mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Ryerson means "son of Ryer, from the rye field settlement" (Dutch/English origin).

Are Rafferty and Ryerson boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Ryerson is primarily a boy name.

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