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Strider

♂ Boy

Pronounced STRY-der /ˈstraɪ.dər/High

Meaning: From the English word strider, 'one who strides/walks far'; famously the byname of Aragorn in Tolkien's Lord of the RingsMedium

In 30 seconds: A hero's road-name from Middle-earth: Strider was the wandering byname of Aragorn, the rightful king. Bold, adventurous, and literary — a name built for long roads and great destinies.
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Origin MediumEnglish, American
MeaningFrom the English word strider, 'one who strides/walks far'; famously the byname of Aragorn in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
U.S. rank (2024)#3669 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 439

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319732024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Strider comes from the English word — 'one who strides, a far-walker' — and is famous as the byname of Aragorn, the ranger-king of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. A bold, adventurous word-and-literary name, it belongs to the modern fantasy-naming trend.

It registers faintly as a recent coinage. Very rare, road-and-hero at the root, and literary.

Did you know? In 'The Lord of the Rings', 'Strider' was the suspicious nickname villagers gave the ranger Aragorn — before he was revealed as the hidden king of Gondor.
Overall data confidence 70%
Tolkien references — Strider/Aragorn — literary background

Variations

Stryder

Nicknames

Stry

Famous Bearers

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If you like Strider…

Ranger— a fellow adventurous word-name
Wilder— a companion bold modern name
Scout— another exploring word-name
Sawyer— the same literary feel
Slater— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Strider mean?

Strider means 'one who strides/walks far'; it's famously Aragorn's byname in The Lord of the Rings.

How do you pronounce Strider?

It's said STRY-der /ˈstraɪ.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Strider a boy or girl name?

Strider is a boy's name.

How popular is Strider?

Strider is a very rare, modern name in the U.S.