Harry vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Riggs mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Harry and Riggs boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.