Unknown; likely a modern variant of Riddick
Riddik is a contemporary spelling variant of the surname-turned-given name Riddick. While its exact etymology is debated, it is often associated with the Middle English word 'red-dik', referring to a ditch or dyke, or potentially linked to the name Benedict. It gained significant pop culture visibility through the science fiction franchise 'The Chronicles of Riddick'.
Less common today
Riddik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,408 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Anti-hero protagonist and skilled warrior · The Chronicles of Riddick
