Hugh vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Hugh Rank #765

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Riggs mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Hugh and Riggs boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.