The baby name Riker is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈraɪkər/ (RYE-kər).
The baby name Riker is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈraɪkər/ (RYE-kər).
Riker is Dutch, Germanic in Origin.
Riker is a modern American given name derived from a Dutch surname, itself rooted in the Germanic element ric/rijk meaning "power, rule" and by extension "rich; mighty." It traces to Dutch personal names like Rijk or Rijke and to patronymic surnames Rycken/Riker borne by early settlers in New Netherland; New York’s Rikers Island preserves that lineage.
As a first name in North America, Riker rose late in the 20th century, buoyed by the Star Trek: The Next Generation character Commander William T. Riker and by the broader trend of adopting brisk, -er ending surnames. Common variants and cognates include Ryker (now the most popular spelling), Riker as the traditional surname form, and related surnames Reiker and Rieker; short forms Rik or Rike appear in Dutch and German. The core meaning centers on "powerful ruler" or "of the realm," giving the name a modern sound with old Germanic strength.
| Riker Lynch Riker Lynch is best known as a member of the pop rock band R5, where he played bass guitar and provided vocals. He also gained attention for his role as Jeff in the TV series Glee. Born in 1991 in the United States, Riker has showcased his talents both in music and acting. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #296 | 14 | 2,601 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #824 | 69 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Riker is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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