Ryker vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryker

Boy #183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich, powerful"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#183
Total SSA Count
2,011
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ry, Rye

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Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#959
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Ryker Rank #183
Zen Rank #959

Ryker is more popular, ranked #183 vs #959 for Zen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ryker ___

  • Ryker James
  • Ryker Cole
  • Ryker Dean
  • Ryker Blake
  • Ryker Grant
  • Ryker Lee

Zen ___

  • Zen Alexander
  • Zen River
  • Zen James
  • Zen Ocean
  • Zen Sage
  • Zen Atlas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ryker

Zayden Brody Kinsley Lennox Jaxon

If you choose Zen

Luna Sol Nova Sage Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ryker or Zen more popular?

Ryker is more popular, ranked #183 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Ryker and Zen mean?

Ryker means "rich, powerful" (Dutch origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Ryker and Zen boy or girl names?

Ryker is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.

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