Augustine vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie, Austin

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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

Augustine Rank #553
Riggs Rank #669

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #669 for Riggs.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustine ___

  • Augustine Henry
  • Augustine James
  • Augustine John
  • Augustine William
  • Augustine Charles
  • Augustine Felix

Riggs ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Augustine

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If you choose Riggs

Briggs Knox Hayes Hendrix Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Riggs more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Riggs mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Augustine and Riggs boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.

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