Jones vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Jones Rank #849

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Jones or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Jones and Riggs mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Jones and Riggs boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.