Rylee vs Wilmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rylee

Girl #125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Raghallach"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#125
Total SSA Count
2,229
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ry

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rylee Rank #125
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 vs #1848 for Wilmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rylee ___

  • Rylee Grace
  • Rylee Mae
  • Rylee Ann
  • Rylee Nicole
  • Rylee Joy
  • Rylee Rose

Wilmer ___

  • Wilmer James
  • Wilmer Lee
  • Wilmer Ray
  • Wilmer Arthur
  • Wilmer Eugene
  • Wilmer Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rylee

Paisley Kinsley Brayden Jaxon Harley

If you choose Wilmer

Elmer Millie Clarence Mabel Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rylee or Wilmer more popular?

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 compared to Wilmer at #1848 in the United States.

What do Rylee and Wilmer mean?

Rylee means "descendant of Raghallach" (Irish origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Rylee and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Rylee is primarily a girl name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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