Rafferty vs Rigby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Boy #5,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm on the ridge"

Origin: Old Norse/English

English Australian American

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Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rigby Rank #5,013

Rigby is more popular, ranked #5013 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Is Rafferty or Rigby more popular?

Rigby is more popular, ranked #5013 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Rigby mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Rigby means "farm on the ridge" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Rafferty and Rigby boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Rigby is primarily a boy name.