Riggs vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Riggs Rank #669

Ray Rank #777

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Riggs or Ray more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Ray mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Riggs and Ray boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.