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Updated August 7, 2024

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Boy name origins & meanings

  • German: rich

What does Ryker mean and stand for?

The name Ryker is of German origin and means "rich". It's most likely a variation of the German surname Riker, which comes from the word rike, meaning "rich".

Syllables: 2

How Popular Is The Name Ryker

Family name origins & meanings

  • Dutch (de Ryker) : nickname from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch riken ‘to become powerful or rich’.

Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Ryker has been fairly consistent since breaking the top 150 in 2015. It's fluctuated up and down a bit since, reaching its peak in 2018 at 122.

However, it is the 3rd most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Ryker was at its peak popularity in March 2019.

Ryker is just as rich of a name as New York's Rikers Island. Though spelled differently, it's thought that there is some inspiration there. There are very few notable namesakes or fictional characters bearing the name, yet it still has gained popularity over the years.

Where is it Popular?

Ryker was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Ryker

  • Rye
  • Ryk
  • RyRy

Pairs well with these middle names

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