Rykker is an uncommon, distinctive name of Scandinavian origin, believed to have been borne by a historic figure, Rycheldus, who was a bishop in the Netherlands during the 12th century. The name's meaning is derived from its Old Norse elements 'haki' and 'mann', translating to 'hook' and 'man' respectively, suggesting strength or power associated with holding or using a hook.
The name Rykker experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with the highest number of births occurring in 2014 and 2017 at 16 each. The lowest points were in 2007 and 2022, both with only 5 births each. Overall, there have been a total of 133 births between 2007 and 2023 inclusive.