Rye vs Skye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Boy #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Scandinavian American

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Rye Rank #2,432

Skye Rank #2,268

Skye is more popular, ranked #2268 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Rye or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #2268 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Rye and Skye mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Skye means "Isle of Skye, Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rye and Skye boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Skye is primarily a boy name.