Ry

Ry is most commonly an English short form of names beginning with Ry-, particularly Ryan and Ryder, though it has also been used as an independent given name in modern English-speaking countries. Ryan derives from the Irish Ó Riain, meaning descendant of Rían, where Rían likely comes from the Old Irish word for king. As a standalone name, Ry gained some cultural visibility through American musician Ry Cooder, born Ryland. Related forms include Ryan, Ryland, and Rylan.