Wes vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Wes Rank #745

Riggs Rank #669

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

Is Wes or Riggs more popular?

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

What do Wes and Riggs mean?

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

Are Wes and Riggs boy or girl names?

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