Riggs vs Wes

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 #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Riggs Rank #669

Wes Rank #745

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Riggs or Wes more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Wes mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Riggs and Wes boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.