Save Type Settlement Usage English Meaning & History From Old English ryge "rye" and leah "woodland, clearing". This is the name of a town in Lancashire, England. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Rootsryge + leahGiven Name DescendantsRiley, Rylee, Ryleigh, Ryley, Rylie(English) Surname DescendantsRiley, Ryley(English)