Stryker began life as a sturdy Anglo-American surname for “one who strikes metal,” and the sparks from that blacksmith’s anvil still glow in the name today. With its crackling consonants and built-in action word, Stryker calls to mind soccer’s goal-scoring striker, the swift U.S. Army vehicle, and even a few comic-book heroes—all symbols of forward motion and bold spirit. Since first slipping into America’s Top 1000 in the early ’90s, it has hovered around the 800-range, giving parents a choice that’s recognizable yet refreshingly uncommon. Pair it with a softer middle like James or Elias and you’ve got steel wrapped in velvet. For moms and dads looking for a boy’s name that says “go-getter” without losing its friendly grin, Stryker strikes just the right note.
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