Williams vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Williams Rank #2,530

Rye Rank #2,432

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

Is Williams or Rye more popular?

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

What do Williams and Rye mean?

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

Are Williams and Rye boy or girl names?

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