Elisha vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Elisha Rank #851

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Elisha or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Riggs mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Elisha and Riggs boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.