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Riggs vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Riggs Rank #669
Lee Rank #715

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riggs or Lee more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Lee mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Riggs and Lee boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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