Ryder Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Ryder

Ryder Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: ry-derr
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Ryder Name Meaning

The name Ryder means “mounted warrior” or “knight,” and is associated with bravery, strength, and courage. It is a name that symbolizes strength and leadership.

Origins of the Name Ryder

The name Ryder is derived from the Old English word “ridere,” meaning “mounted warrior” or “knight.” It dates back to the Middle Ages and was often given to sons of noble families. The name has also been passed down through generations of English families.

Popularity of the Name Ryder

In recent years, the name Ryder has become increasingly popular. It is the 204th most popular name for boys in the United States, with over 7,500 boys given the name in 2020. The name is also popular in other countries, such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Final Thoughts on the Name Ryder

The name Ryder has a long history, with a unique origin and a growing popularity. It has come to represent strength, courage, and leadership. Whether you’re looking for a unique name for your baby boy or just curious about the meaning of the name, you’ll find some interesting information about the name Ryder.

Ryder Name Popularity

How popular is the name Ryder? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
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1971	1,836	5	0.0003%
1972	—	0	0%
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1986	1,580	13	0.0009%
1987	2,157	5	0.0003%
1988	2,326	5	0.0003%
1989	2,559	5	0.0003%
1990	2,537	5	0.0003%
1991	1,754	15	0.0009%
1992	1,644	19	0.0012%
1993	1,372	31	0.002%
1994	1,025	69	0.0045%
1995	1,073	65	0.0043%
1996	1,190	52	0.0035%
1997	864	114	0.0077%
1998	1,011	87	0.0058%
1999	1,043	81	0.0054%
2000	874	130	0.0085%
2001	965	109	0.0072%
2002	761	179	0.0119%
2003	671	249	0.0164%
2004	340	812	0.0533%
2005	294	1,088	0.0712%
2006	257	1,332	0.0851%
2007	217	1,746	0.1107%
2008	202	1,929	0.1248%
2009	145	2,716	0.1817%
2010	135	2,958	0.2053%
2011	108	3,703	0.2599%
2012	100	3,809	0.2673%
2013	103	3,780	0.2655%
2014	95	4,099	0.2813%
2015	99	4,143	0.2847%
2016	103	3,859	0.2676%
2017	122	3,229	0.2314%
2018	131	2,978	0.2168%
2019	116	3,284	0.2426%
2020	107	3,262	0.2563%
2021	111	3,403	0.2784%
2022	113	3,296	0.2498%
2023	128	2,834	0.219%

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Data via SSA.gov.

Names Like Ryder

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What names are variants of Ryder?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Ryder.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Rydell	Horseman, rider	English
Ryden	Horseman, rider	English

What names sound like Ryder?

If you like how Ryder sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Ryder.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Rayder	Counselor	English
Ridder	Horseman	English

What names are similar to Ryder?

Find a name that’s like Ryder, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Rider	Horseman	English

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Siblings of Ryder

Mamas with kids named Ryder also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Micah	Who is Like God?	Hebrew
Graycen	Daughter of the gray haired one. Grace of God. Feminine form of Grayson.	English
Willow	Willow tree	English

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10 Comments

Heather Oct 29 at 11:53 pm

I liked that Ryder wasn’t so common, but also not so abnormal that it would be hard to spell, say, or be a source strife for my little boy. It take send to fit him VS other names we were thinking about.

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Meghan Oct 18 at 11:19 pm

Ryder is starting to be a more common name now but I named my son Ryder in 2014 and there was only one other Ryder i knew of. I have been in love with the name since I was a little girl and I love it even more now that I have a son who has the name.

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Penny AnnMarie Jul 14 at 11:55 am

His name is a strong name his name fits him just right I have no dislikes of his name

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lisa Jul 7 at 4:01 am

Ryder is awesome n growing up fast he loves to play n laugh with his great gma and his slblings n cousins

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Cayleena Jun 22 at 10:57 am

We went through a ton of names, Ryder was the first one both dad and I liked. We tried really hard with our other two children to make sure the names didn’t clash with the last name Hardman. We picked Ryder Scott Hardman. Middle name after dad’s grandpa. Someone pointed out that you don’t say it with the middle name so we essentially named the kid Ryder Hardman. Get it. Ride-her Hard-man? Yeah. We laughed really hard lol

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Micah Gene Sanders May 31 at 10:08 am

Ryder was a name chosen by my husband because he is a country boy and always loved the Red Ryder Bb guns and his middle name James is after my husband’s step dad the dad who raised him and treated him like his own

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NANCY Dec 13 at 12:10 pm

Ryder means knight.

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William Jul 21 at 12:10 am

My husband heard it somewhere and we both loved it

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Lindsay Jun 13 at 9:40 pm

I had 3 miscarriages before we were blessed with Ryder. We were having a difficult time choosing a name. One day, it came to me. We “rode out the wave” of infertility, and now we have a Ryder?

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Amy Jun 8 at 2:37 pm

We have a scheme for picking names in our family so this child needed to start with an R. We have also named our sons with a military type leaning. Ryder means mounted warrior, with the connotation of “knight in shining armor.” We hope to stress honor and chivalry in his upbringing, training him to be courteous with others and willing to step forward in defense of the weak or oppressed.

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