Ray vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

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Ray Rank #777

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Riggs mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Ray and Riggs boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.