Riggs vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Riggs Rank #669

Hugh Rank #765

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Riggs or Hugh more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Hugh mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Riggs and Hugh boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.