Nelson vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Nelson Rank #778

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Riggs mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Nelson and Riggs boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.