Riggs vs Jefferson

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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Colsen Jerry Major Briar

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Lucca Edison Bryer Jaxxon

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Popularity Comparison

Riggs Rank #669

Jefferson Rank #711

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riggs or Jefferson more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Jefferson mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Riggs and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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