Neil vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Neil Rank #866

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Riggs mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Neil and Riggs boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.