One who strikes; ironworker or smith
Derived from the Middle English and Middle Low German word 'striker,' this name originally referred to a worker who struck iron or a measuring official. In a modern context, it is often associated with the action of striking or hitting, giving it a bold and active connotation. It has transitioned from an occupational surname to a high-energy given name.
Less common today
Stryker isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,548 in 2014.
A police officer and combatant in the fighting game series Β· Mortal Kombat
American journalist and former editor of Newsweek
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).