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Ritter
OriginGerman
Meaning"knight, mounted warrior"
About Ritter
A German surname name deriving from the same root as English Ryder. Traditionally, it was the name of the second lowest hereditary rank of the nobility, roughly equivalent to English Baronet. Notable associations are British actor Paul Ritter and a popular European chocolate brand.
Pronounced RIT-er.
As of October 2026, Ritter ranked #9658 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #5508 in 2016.
Editor's take: The name Ritter is a boy's name of German origin meaning "knight, mounted warrior".
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Ritter on lists
Famous Ritters
- Ritter Collett
American sportswriter
- Woodward Maurice "Tex" Ritter
American country western singer, father of actor John Ritter
- John Ritter
American actor
- Jason Ritter
American actor and voice actor, son of the above
Ritter in pop culture
- Peyton Ritter
character on TV's "The X,Files"
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