Briggs

Meaning of Briggs

Briggs means "bridges." It originally described someone who lived near a bridge or was a bridge keeper.

Briggs has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Briggs

Briggs has cooled off, slipping to #356 in 2025, down from a peak of #326 in 2024.

Notable people named Briggs

• Briggs Cunningham
  American sportsman and racing team owner
• Briggs Chaney
  American businessman and activist
• Briggs Locke
  American football player
• Briggs Morrison
  American pharmaceutical executive
• Briggs Woods
  American golfer

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Questions about the name Briggs

What does the name Briggs mean?

Briggs means briggs means "bridges." it originally described someone who lived near a bridge or was a bridge keeper, and it comes from English origins.

Is Briggs a boy's or a girl's name?

Briggs is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Briggs?

In 2025, Briggs ranked #356 for boys, down from #326 the year before.

When was Briggs most popular?

Briggs peaked at #326 in 2024.