Amelia vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#669
Total SSA Count
410
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rig, Riy, Riie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Riggs Rank #669

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #669 for Riggs.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Riggs ___

  • Riggs James
  • Riggs Alexander
  • Riggs Thomas
  • Riggs Henry
  • Riggs Cole
  • Riggs Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Riggs

Briggs Knox Hayes Hendrix Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Riggs more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Riggs mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Amelia and Riggs boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.

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