Ryerson vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryerson

Boy #4,985 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ryer, from the rye field settlement"

Origin: Dutch/English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,985
Total SSA Count: 20
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,163
Total SSA Count: 19
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Ryerson Rank #4,985

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Ryerson is more popular, ranked #4985 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ryerson or Rafferty more popular?

Ryerson is more popular, ranked #4985 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Ryerson and Rafferty mean?

Ryerson means "son of Ryer, from the rye field settlement" (Dutch/English origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Ryerson and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Ryerson is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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