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Rye vs Brooklyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,432
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rye Rank #2,432
Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 vs #2432 for Rye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rye or Brooklyn more popular?

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Rye and Brooklyn mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin).

Are Rye and Brooklyn boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Brooklyn is primarily a boy name.

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