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Origin: British

Meaning: Land where rye is grown

Ryeland, an English-origin, nature-inspired name for boys, comes from the widespread cereal grain rye integral to bread, flour, beer, and liquor production worldwide. As a variant of names like Ryland, Rylan, and Ryan, Ryeland was historically a toponym for families in rural homesteads surrounding British rye lands. Ryeland is mainly known as one of the oldest sheep breeds in the world, originating in Herefordshire and named after the very crops they grazed on. Meaning "land where rye is grown," your little Ryeland will be one with the outdoors and may even become the chef extraordinaire of your family!