Riker vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riker

Boy #2,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful army"

Origin: Old High German

American Germanic

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Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Riker Rank #2,148

Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2148 for Riker.

Is Riker or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Riker at #2148 in the United States.

What do Riker and Jed mean?

Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riker and Jed boy or girl names?

Riker is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.