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Riggs vs Gregory

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Riggs Rank #669
Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #669 for Riggs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riggs or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Gregory mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Riggs and Gregory boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.

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