Riker
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Riker
Riker is derived from the Dutch surname "Rijker," which comes from the word "rijk" meaning "rich" or "powerful," originally denoting a wealthy or influential person.
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Etymology
Riker is derived from the Dutch surname "Rijker," which comes from the word "rijk" meaning "rich" or "powerful," originally denoting a wealthy or influential person. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries and Dutch-speaking regions, with modern popularity partly influenced by the fictional character Commander William Riker from the television series *Star Trek: The Next Generation* (1987).
Riker currently ranks #2,709 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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