Wilson vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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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Wilson Rank #645

Riggs Rank #669

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Wilson or Riggs more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Riggs mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Wilson and Riggs boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.