Marty vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marty

Boy #2,623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin Martinus

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,623
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mart

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,432
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Marty Rank #2,623
Rye Rank #2,432

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #2623 for Marty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marty ___

  • Marty James
  • Marty Lee
  • Marty Ray
  • Marty Gene
  • Marty Dale
  • Marty Wayne

Rye ___

  • Rye James
  • Rye Alexander
  • Rye Bennett
  • Rye Oliver
  • Rye Sawyer
  • Rye August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marty

Tommy Bobby Richie Suzy Donna

If you choose Rye

Juniper Sage Oak Wren Fox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marty or Rye more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Marty at #2623 in the United States.

What do Marty and Rye mean?

Marty means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin Martinus origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Marty and Rye boy or girl names?

Marty is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.

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