Ryley vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryley

Boy #5,340 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing, rye meadow"

Origin: Old English

Irish English American Australian

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Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Ryley Rank #5,340

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5340 for Ryley.

Is Ryley or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Ryley at #5340 in the United States.

What do Ryley and Rafferty mean?

Ryley means "rye clearing, rye meadow" (Old English origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Ryley and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Ryley is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.