Rex vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Rex Rank #793

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Riggs mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Rex and Riggs boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.