Redding vs Rigby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Redding

Boy #4,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,854
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Red, Redd

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Rigby

Boy #5,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm on the ridge"

Origin: Old Norse/English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,013
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rig, Riggs

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Popularity Comparison

Redding Rank #4,854
Rigby Rank #5,013

Redding is more popular, ranked #4854 vs #5013 for Rigby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Redding ___

  • Redding James
  • Redding Cole
  • Redding Grant
  • Redding Lee
  • Redding Blake
  • Redding Scott

Rigby ___

  • Rigby James
  • Rigby Alexander
  • Rigby William
  • Rigby Thomas
  • Rigby Owen
  • Rigby Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Redding

Fletcher Hadley Hollis Marlowe Beckett

If you choose Rigby

Archer Finley Scout Paisley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redding or Rigby more popular?

Redding is more popular, ranked #4854 compared to Rigby at #5013 in the United States.

What do Redding and Rigby mean?

Redding means "son of the red-haired one" (Old English origin). Rigby means "farm on the ridge" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Redding and Rigby boy or girl names?

Redding is primarily a boy name. Rigby is primarily a boy name.

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