Riggs vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Riggs Rank #669

Edison Rank #828

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riggs or Edison more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Edison mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Riggs and Edison boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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