Ryker

Updated: January 3, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Ryker is a baby boy name associated with wealth and rule. As the name of central characters The Hulk and DreamWorks Dragons, it is on the cutting edge of modern namesakes. Keep reading to learn more about this baby boy name.

Meaning of the name Ryker:

German: Rich
West Germanic: Brave ruler

Origin of the name Ryker:

Ryker is a modern derivative of the Middle Low German word rike (meaning “rich”). In Dutch languages, Ryker is a cognate of Richard. That name derives from the West Germanic elements ric (meaning “ruler” or “mighty”) and hard (meaning “brave” or “hardy”).

Symbolism of the name Ryker:

The German surname Ryker or Riker is from a root word that means “rich.” In Germany, the symbol for wealth, riches, and good fortune is the glücksschwein (“lucky pig”). This symbol is the origin of the Western hemisphere's version of the piggy bank.

Style of the name Ryker:

Modern

Gender of the name Ryker:

Ryker is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Ryker:

RIE-ker

Number of syllables in the name Ryker:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Ryker:

The name Ryker evokes feelings of youthfulness and strength.

Alternative spellings for the name Ryker:

Riker
Rhyker

Nicknames for the name Ryker:

Ry
Rye
Ryke

Popularity of the name Ryker:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Ryker was the 148th most popular baby boy name in 2020. It was the 135th most popular baby boy name in 2018.