Fulton vs Riker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fulton

Boy #2,072 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by a bird-trap"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,072
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fult, Tony

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Riker

Boy #2,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful army"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,148
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rike

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fulton Rank #2,072
Riker Rank #2,148

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 vs #2148 for Riker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fulton ___

  • Fulton James
  • Fulton Lee
  • Fulton William
  • Fulton Grant
  • Fulton Reid
  • Fulton Charles

Riker ___

  • Riker James
  • Riker Cole
  • Riker Scott
  • Riker Lee
  • Riker Blake
  • Riker Dean

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If you choose Riker

Wilder Rylan Boden Sloane Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulton or Riker more popular?

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 compared to Riker at #2148 in the United States.

What do Fulton and Riker mean?

Fulton means "settlement by a bird-trap" (Old English origin). Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin).

Are Fulton and Riker boy or girl names?

Fulton is primarily a boy name. Riker is primarily a boy name.

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