Riggs vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Riggs Rank #669

Derrick Rank #820

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Riggs or Derrick more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Derrick mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Riggs and Derrick boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.