Riker is a boy's name of Danish origin meaning “Strong power (variant of Ryker).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Rik. Riker is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 69 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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RY-ker
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Riker means “Strong power (variant of Ryker).” It is a boy's name of Danish origin.
Riker is pronounced RY-ker.
Riker is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Riker has a popularity score of 69 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Riker include Rik.
Middle names that pair well with Riker include Riker James, Riker Alexander, Riker William, Riker Thomas.
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