Ben vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

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Ben Rank #802

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Riggs mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Ben and Riggs boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.