Rye Name Meaning

The name Rye is a variant spelling of the name Ry or Rye, which has multiple origins and meanings.

1. English origin: In England, the name Rye is predominantly found as a locational surname. It derives from the Old English word "ryge" or "ryġe," meaning "rye," which is a type of cereal grain. This suggests that the name Rye might have originally been given to someone who lived near a field or farm where rye was cultivated.