Pierce vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Pierce Rank #541

Riggs Rank #669

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Pierce or Riggs more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Riggs mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Pierce and Riggs boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.