Rafferty vs Ryley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

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Boy #5,340 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing, rye meadow"

Origin: Old English

Irish English American Australian

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Rafferty Rank #5,163

Ryley Rank #5,340

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5340 for Ryley.

Is Rafferty or Ryley more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Ryley at #5340 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Ryley mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Ryley means "rye clearing, rye meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Rafferty and Ryley boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Ryley is primarily a boy name.