Boston vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Boston Rank #628

Riggs Rank #669

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Boston or Riggs more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Boston and Riggs mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Boston and Riggs boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.