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Ritter
♂ Boy
Pronounced RIT-ter /ˈrɪt.ər/High
Meaning: A German surname from Ritter, 'a knight; a mounted warrior/rider'Low
In 30 seconds: A knight; a rider: Ritter is German. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningA German surname from Ritter, 'a knight; a mounted warrior/rider'
U.S. rank (2024)#9658 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 122
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Ritter is a German surname from Ritter, 'a knight; a mounted warrior/rider'. A crisp, classic name (said 'RIT-ter').
In the U.S. it appears as a German surname-turned-given-name. Rare, a-knight at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Ritter is German for 'a knight; a mounted warrior' — a crisp, sturdy surname-name (said 'RIT-ter').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Ritter — German surname
Variations
Rytter
Nicknames
Rit
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ritter mean?
Ritter is a German surname, 'a knight; a mounted warrior/rider'.
How do you pronounce Ritter?
It's said RIT-ter /ˈrɪt.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ritter a boy or girl name?
Ritter is a boy's name.
How popular is Ritter?
Ritter is a very rare name in the U.S.