Douglas vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Douglas Rank #855

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Riggs mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Douglas and Riggs boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.