Rye vs Williams

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Rye Rank #2,432

Williams Rank #2,530

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #2530 for Williams.

Is Rye or Williams more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Williams at #2530 in the United States.

What do Rye and Williams mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Rye and Williams boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Williams is primarily a boy name.