Roy vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Roy Rank #542

Riggs Rank #669

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

Is Roy or Riggs more popular?

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

What do Roy and Riggs mean?

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

Are Roy and Riggs boy or girl names?

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