Rye vs Mervin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

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Rye Rank #2,432

Mervin Rank #2,414

Mervin is more popular, ranked #2414 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Rye or Mervin more popular?

Mervin is more popular, ranked #2414 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Rye and Mervin mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin).

Are Rye and Mervin boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Mervin is primarily a boy name.