Davis vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh 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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Davis Rank #646

Riggs Rank #669

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Davis or Riggs more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Davis and Riggs mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Davis and Riggs boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.