Quick answer
Ryder is a boy name meaning "mounted warrior; messenger".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/; British English /ˈɹaɪ.də/.
Meaning and history
From an English occupational surname derived from Old English ridere meaning "mounted warrior" or "messenger". It has grown in popularity in the 2000s because it starts with the same sound found in other popular names like Ryan and Riley.
Notes and context
Usage: english