Riddick vs Sumner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riddick

Boy #6,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,709
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rick, Rid

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,673
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sum, Sonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Riddick Rank #6,709
Sumner Rank #6,673

Sumner is more popular, ranked #6673 vs #6709 for Riddick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Riddick ___

  • Riddick James
  • Riddick Cole
  • Riddick Steel
  • Riddick Blaze
  • Riddick Hawk

Sumner ___

  • Sumner James
  • Sumner Cole
  • Sumner Lee
  • Sumner Blake
  • Sumner Reid
  • Sumner Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riddick or Sumner more popular?

Sumner is more popular, ranked #6673 compared to Riddick at #6709 in the United States.

What do Riddick and Sumner mean?

Riddick means "powerful ruler" (Old English origin). Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin).

Are Riddick and Sumner boy or girl names?

Riddick is primarily a boy name. Sumner is primarily a boy name.

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