Knight
Derived from the Middle High German word 'ritter', which originally referred to a horseman or a mounted soldier. It evolved into a title of nobility equivalent to the English 'Knight'. As a surname-turned-first-name, it carries an air of chivalry and strength.
Less common today
Ritter isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,488 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian professional soccer player
A character in the video game series · Fire Emblem
