Riggs vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Riggs Rank #669

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Riggs or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Major mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Riggs and Major boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.