Ryder name meaning
49k
in the U.S.
since 1880
14k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Ryder mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Netherlands, the name Ryder means "knight, horseman, armored warrior. Smart, brave and caring".
- A user from Canada says the name Ryder means "Mounted knight or cavalrymen in old English".
- According to a user from Illinois, U.S., the name Ryder is of Norwegian origin and means "Messenger, Mounted warrior".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Ryder means "To care".
- A submission from Australia says the name Ryder means "Horseman" and is of Native American origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Ryder means "God or god-like".
- A user from Canada says the name Ryder means "God".
- A submission from Washington, U.S. says the name Ryder means "Attractive" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Australia, the name Ryder is of English origin and means "Best person alive".
- A clause added to a document; a rider. See Rider.(Obs)
- A gold coin of Zealand [Netherlands] equal to 14 florins, about $5.60 (ca. 1910).
Etymology: D. rijder, properly, a rider
- An occupational surname for a rider, cavalryman, or knight.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
- A city and village in North Dakota.
Notable Persons Named Ryder
Notable Persons Named Ryder
Ryder was born on December 9th, 1980 in Victoria, British Columbia.
Ryder was born on October 13th, 1983 in Los Angeles.
Ryder Matos is a soccer player for the Udinese Calcio, Esporte Clube Vitória, ACF Fiorentina, Esporte Clube Bahia, Córdoba CF, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Carpi F.C. 1909, and Brazil national under-20 football team. Ryder was born on February 27th, 1993 in Seabra, Brazil.
Ryder was born on July 7th, 1986 in New York City.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ryder
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ryder
Winona Ryder is an actress. She was most prominent from 1985 to present. Winona was given the name Winona Laura Horowitz by her parent Michael Horowitz on October 29th, 1971 in Olmsted County, Minnesota, U.S.
Zack was born on May 14th, 1985 in Merrick, New York, United States.
Shaun Ryder is an alternative rock, madchester, baggy, alternative dance, electronica, and britpop musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1980 to present. Shaun was given the name Shaun William George Ryder on August 23rd, 1962 in Little Hulton, Lancashire, England. Shaun is also known as X.
Dylan was born on February 23rd, 1981 in Fresno, California, U.S.
Mitch Ryder is a rock, roll, rhythm, blues, blue-eyed soul, garage rock, and hard rock musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1962 to present. Mitch was given the name William S. Levise, Jr. on February 26th, 1945. Mitch is also known as Mitch Ryder.
Serena Ryder is a folk rock and indie rock musician and songwriter. She plays Guitar, Harmonica, and Vocals. She holds the title Weak in The Knees" and Stompa". She was most prominent from 1999 to present. Serena was born on December 8th, 1982 in Toronto.
- Albert Pinkham RyderArtist
- Michael RyderHockey Player
- Guy RyderGeneral Secretary of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions
- (The Right Honourable)
- John Ryder
- Erin RyderReality Television Presenter
- Robert RyderMember of Parliament
- Eddie Ryder
- Sophie Ryder
- William James Ryder
- Arthur W. Ryder
- Charles Wolcott RyderMilitary Person
- Ernest Ryder
- Robert Edward RyderMilitary Person
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Ryder | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 92.14% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 2.85% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.52% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.70% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.02% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Ryder
People with the last name Ryder are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Ryder
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