Boyd vs Riker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Boy #2,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful army"

Origin: Old High German

American Germanic

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Boyd Rank #2,215

Riker Rank #2,148

Riker is more popular, ranked #2148 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Boyd or Riker more popular?

Riker is more popular, ranked #2148 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Riker mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin).

Are Boyd and Riker boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Riker is primarily a boy name.