Riggs vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Riggs Rank #669

Nelson Rank #778

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Riggs or Nelson more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Nelson mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Riggs and Nelson boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.