Riggs

Meaning of Riggs

Riggs means "ridge." It's a name that refers to someone who lived near a ridge or long, narrow hilltop.

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

Popularity of Riggs

Riggs has cooled off, slipping to #776 in 2025, down from a peak of #668 in 2024.

Notable people named Riggs

• Riggs Stephenson
  Former Major League Baseball player
• Riggs Melancon
  American country music singer
• Riggs Hall
  Philosopher of probability and metaphysics
• Riggs Lomax
  American radio personality
• Riggs France
  American politician

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Questions about the name Riggs

What does the name Riggs mean?

Riggs means riggs means "ridge." it's a name that refers to someone who lived near a ridge or long, narrow hilltop, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Riggs?

In 2025, Riggs ranked #776 for boys, down from #668 the year before.

When was Riggs most popular?

Riggs peaked at #668 in 2024.