Rylo

♂ Boy

Pronounced RY-loh /ˈraɪ.loʊ/Low

Meaning: Rye meadow; rye clearingLow

In 30 seconds: Rylo is a modern creative name combining the rye- element from Old English ryge (rye grass) with the -lo suffix, creating a name evoking a rye meadow. It has a cool two-syllable sound popular in contemporary American naming.

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningRye meadow; rye clearing

U.S. rank (2025)#1120 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births191 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 731

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rylo is a modern creative variant drawing on the Riley/Ryland family from Old English ryge (rye) and leah (clearing), with a trendy -lo ending.

Rylo is a rare and distinctive name in the United States, appealing to parents who love the Riley/Ryland sound with more distinctiveness.

Did you know? Rye has been cultivated for over 8,000 years. Names derived from rye fields — Riley (rye meadow), Rylan, Ryland — carry the deep heritage of agricultural England, and Rylo is the newest member of this family.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name: Riley

Variations

RileyRylandRylan

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Rylo Rodriguez (1993-)
American rapper and songwriter from Mobile, Alabama, known for melodic storytelling rap

If you like Rylo…

Rylan— Standard form of same rye-land root

Harlow— Same -low ending name

Marlo— echoes that soft -lo sound

Harlo— lands in the same popularity range

Riggins— another modern pick

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Frequently Asked

What does Rylo mean?

Rylo means rye meadow, combining the Old English rye root of Riley with the -lo suffix.

Is Rylo a traditional name?

Rylo is a modern creative variant of Riley/Ryland.

How do you pronounce Rylo?

Rylo is pronounced RY-loh with two syllables.

What names are similar to Rylo?

Similar names include Rylan, Riley, and Harlow.