Thoughts on the name Ryerson for boy

I’m looking for a somewhat unique and formal sounding name that has a cute nickname and I would love some input. I love [name_m]MacAllister[/name_m] ([name_m]Mac[/name_m]) but hubby isn’t sure. I also really like the nickname Ryer but I’m not so sure about Ryerson… Thoughts or suggestions?

I prefer Ryerson over [name_m]MacAllister[/name_m]. I would use the NN [name_m]Ry[/name_m] though.

I would assume it is a family name, but I like it. Ryer is really handsome.

I agree with dewdropsandroses, I would think it was probably a family surname or your maiden name, I kind of like it though. Ryer is an interesting nickname!

Thanks! I agree that Ryerson sounds a bit too much like a surname, so I might just use Ryer or Rhyer even.

Ryerson reminds me of a dryer too much, [name_m]MacAllister[/name_m] is super cute tough!