Scott vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Scott Rank #566

Riggs Rank #669

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Scott or Riggs more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Scott and Riggs mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Scott and Riggs boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.