Shawn vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Shawn Rank #639

Riggs Rank #669

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Shawn or Riggs more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Riggs mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Shawn and Riggs boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.