Riggs vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Riggs Rank #669

Rex Rank #793

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Riggs or Rex more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Rex mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Riggs and Rex boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.