Rye vs Jersey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Geirrapos island, grassy island"

Origin: Old Norse

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Rye Rank #2,432

Jersey Rank #2,588

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

Is Rye or Jersey more popular?

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

What do Rye and Jersey mean?

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

Are Rye and Jersey boy or girl names?

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