futureauthor's list "Favorite boy names" of 3 great name ideas: Ryker - Jericho!

Favorite boy names

As a stylish name, Ryker has three big things going for it: its Ry beginning (as in Riley, Ryder, and Rylan), its two-syllable rhythm, and its er ending. A nice surprise for many is it's "rich" meaning. While this may not be a factor beyond New York City, there is an infamous prison there called Riker's Island. Ryker is one of the trendiest <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/805/german-names-for-boys">German names for boys</a> in the US.

Ryker

Brantley is one of several English surnames that was new to the tops in 2009. A possible-probable inspiration is the country rock singer Brantley Gilbert.

Brantley

A biblical place name with trumpeting verve and strength.
<br/><br/>Though rarely heard as a first name, Jericho has appeared in the titles of films, TV series, songs, bands, comics, and video games (Clive Barker's <em>Jericho</em>).  It's perhaps these references that helped it enter the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013 -- as one of the year's fastest-rising names.

Favorite boy names

The names

Ryker

Brantley

Jericho