Riggs vs Murphy

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 #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Riggs Rank #669

Murphy Rank #815

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Riggs or Murphy more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Murphy mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Riggs and Murphy boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.