Ryder

English Surname

"post messenger or cavalryman"

Ryder Origin and Meaning

The name Ryder is a girl's name meaning "post messenger or cavalryman".

Some parents are choosing this popular boys name for their daughters (in the US there were well over 100 female Ryders born last year). Is it the connection to Winona that makes this feel somewhat more feminine than some other boys’ names?

Ryder Rank in US Top 1000

# 993 in the US

Ryder Popularity

• 993 US 2021
• 1963 Nameberry 2025
• 211 Unique 2023
• 946 Future 2028

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