Riggs vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Riggs Rank #669

Jerry Rank #868

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Riggs or Jerry more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Jerry mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riggs and Jerry boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.