Rich or powerful
Derived from the Low German surname Rieker, which is a variant of Richard. It combines the elements 'ric' meaning power or ruler and 'hard' meaning brave or hardy. In modern usage, it is often associated with the Dutch word 'rijker', meaning wealthier.
About 2,003 boys were named Ryker in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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