Riggs vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Riggs Rank #669

Abner Rank #840

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Riggs or Abner more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Abner mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riggs and Abner boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.