Dave vs Riker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #2,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful army"

Origin: Old High German

American Germanic

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Dave Rank #2,019

Riker Rank #2,148

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2148 for Riker.

Is Dave or Riker more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Riker at #2148 in the United States.

What do Dave and Riker mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin).

Are Dave and Riker boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Riker is primarily a boy name.