Riggs vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#669
Total SSA Count
410
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Riggs Rank #669
Ricky Rank #830

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riggs or Ricky more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Ricky mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Riggs and Ricky boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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