Madden vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

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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

Madden Rank #690
Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #690 for Madden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

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 Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

If you choose Riggs

Briggs Knox Hayes Hendrix Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madden or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Madden and Riggs mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Madden and Riggs boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.

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