Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɹaɪ.li/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of the town of Ryley in Lancashire, derived from Old English ryge "rye" and leah "woodland, clearing". Related NamesDetails RootRyley (place name)VariantRyleyGiven Name DescendantsRiley, Rylee, Ryleigh, Ryley, Rylie(English) Same SpellingRiley 2