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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A topographic surname for someone who lived by a ridge ('rigg'/'ridge' + possessive '-s')
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RIGZ
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
RIGZIPA /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.
Names Like Riggs
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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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