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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Belonging to the bridges, i.e. one who lived near a bridge
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- BRIGZ
Briggs is an English surname-turned-first-name, pronounced BRIGZ, that traces back to a simple root: it referred to someone who lived near a bridge. It works as a name for a boy or a girl, and it carries a classic, timeless feel rather than a trendy one.
Meaning & Origin of Briggs
Meaning: Belonging to the bridges, i.e. one who lived near a bridge.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Briggs
BRIGZIPA /ˈbrɪɡz/
Popularity of Briggs
Briggs hit its highest point yet in 2024, ranking #326 with 1,057 babies given the name — the top of a range the Social Security Administration has tracked since 1927.
Names Like Briggs
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FAQ
What does the name Briggs mean?
Belonging to the bridges, i.e. one who lived near a bridge. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Briggs?
Briggs is pronounced BRIGZ (IPA: /ˈbrɪɡz/).
Is Briggs a popular name right now?
Briggs is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #326 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1927–2024.)
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