Neil 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

Neil Rank #866
Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #866 for Neil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Neil ___

  • Neil James
  • Neil Thomas
  • Neil Patrick
  • Neil Robert
  • Neil Alan
  • Neil Gordon

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 Neil

Colin Brendan Siobhan Fiona Sean

If you choose Riggs

Briggs Knox Hayes Hendrix Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neil or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Riggs mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Neil and Riggs boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.

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