Riggs

At a Glance: Name: Riggs – Meaning: a topographic surname for someone who lived by a ridge ('rigg'/'ridge' + possessive '-s') – Origin: English – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: RIGZ

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Riggs is a clean, modern pick for boys, pronounced RIGZ. It traces back to an English surname for someone who lived by a ridge — 'rigg' (ridge) plus the possessive '-s'. If you like short, sturdy, surname-style names, Riggs fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Riggs

Meaning: A topographic surname for someone who lived by a ridge ('rigg'/'ridge' + possessive '-s').

Origin: English.

How to Pronounce Riggs

Phonetic: RIGZ   IPA: /ˈrɪgz/

Popularity of Riggs

The SSA has tracked Riggs since 1992, and in 2024 it hit its highest point on record at #668, given to 410 boys.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1992–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Riggs mean?

A topographic surname for someone who lived by a ridge (‘rigg’/’ridge’ + possessive ‘-s’).

How do you pronounce Riggs?

Riggs is pronounced RIGZ (IPA: /ˈrɪgz/).

Is Riggs a popular name right now?

Riggs is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #668 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1992–2024.)

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