To walk with long steps
Derived from the Middle English word 'striden', meaning to take long steps or to stride. It is primarily recognized as a descriptive moniker for a vigorous walker or traveler, gaining significant cultural recognition through literature.
About 26 boys were named Strider in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The initial alias of Aragorn, a ranger and future king · The Lord of the Rings
An elite futuristic ninja and protagonist · Strider (Video Game)