Ryder - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ryder \r(y)-

is pronounced RYE-der. It is of English origin, and its meaning is "horseman, rider". Rydell is a contemporary variant.

Ryder has 2 variant forms: Rydell and Ryden.

For more information, see also the related name Rider.

Baby names that sound like Ryder are Rayder and Ridder.

Ryder is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2023 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Ryder. Compare Ryder with its variant forms and related boy names.