Gender Masculine Usage English (Modern) Pronounced Pron. /ˈɹaɪ.kəɹ/(American English) /ˈɹaɪ.kə/(British English) Meaning & History Possibly a variant of the German surname Riker, a derivative of Low German rike "rich". As a modern English name, it has become popular because it shares the same trendy sounds found in other names such as Ryan and Ryder.