Leland vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Leland Rank #548
Riggs Rank #669

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #669 for Riggs.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leland ___

  • Leland James
  • Leland Cole
  • Leland Grant
  • Leland Ray
  • Leland Thomas
  • Leland Scott

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 Leland

Wyatt Barrett Grady Magnolia Hazel

If you choose Riggs

Briggs Knox Hayes Hendrix Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leland or Riggs more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Leland and Riggs mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Leland and Riggs boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.

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