Jefferson vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #669
Total SSA Count: 410
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Riggs mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Jefferson and Riggs boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.

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