Ryder, of Germanic origin, means 'rider'. It was initially used as a surname, derived from the Old English words 'hrycg' meaning 'rider' and 'dere' meaning 'spear'. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. In recent years, it has been rising in popularity, ranking among the top thousand names for boys in several nations.
"Rydar saw a peak of 11 births in 2016, followed by a dip to 5 in 2017. After a gap of three years with no data, there were 6 births in 2020 and 8 in 2021. In total, over these four years, 30 babies named Rydar were born."