James vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Riggs Rank #669

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #669 for Riggs.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Riggs

Briggs Knox Hayes Hendrix Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Riggs more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do James and Riggs mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are James and Riggs boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.

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