Skye vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skye

Boy #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Scandinavian American

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Skye Rank #2,268

Rye Rank #2,432

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

Is Skye or Rye more popular?

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

What do Skye and Rye mean?

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

Are Skye and Rye boy or girl names?

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