Ricky vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #830
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Truett Flynn Aden Rowdy

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Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #669
Total SSA Count: 410
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Riggs mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Ricky and Riggs boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.

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