Riggs vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Riggs Rank #669

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Riggs or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Roy mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Riggs and Roy boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.