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Origin: British

Meaning: Land where rye is grown

Rooted in Old English, Rylen is a timeless name with much to desire. It consists of the elements “rhy” meaning watercourse or stream and “land,” leaving us with a name meaning “land where rye is grown.” This unusual name was traditionally given to boys but recently it has become gender-neutral. Initially, in Anglo-Saxon times the root of this name appeared in several surnames including Rylands, Rylance, and Roylance. Nowadays it is a beautiful option for both boys and girls.