Striker or rich
Rhyker is a modern creative spelling of the Dutch surname Ryker. It is most commonly associated with the Dutch word 'rijker', meaning wealthier, or the Middle Low German word 'recke', meaning striker or powerful. In recent years, it has gained popularity in the US as a rugged, occupational-sounding name.
About 26 boys were named Rhyker in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
