Ryland
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ryland
The given name 'Ryland' means "rye land" or "land where rye is grown," derived from the Old English elements *ryge* (rye) and *land* (land).
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Etymology
The given name 'Ryland' means "rye land" or "land where rye is grown," derived from the Old English elements *ryge* (rye) and *land* (land). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association, and gained modest popularity as a surname-turned-first name in the 20th century.
Ryland currently ranks #706 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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