Rex 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

Rex Rank #793
Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #793 for Rex.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rex ___

  • Rex James
  • Rex Oliver
  • Rex Arthur
  • Rex Henry
  • Rex William
  • Rex Theodore

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 Rex

Max Leo Augustus Vivienne Cordelia

If you choose Riggs

Briggs Knox Hayes Hendrix Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rex or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Riggs mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Rex and Riggs boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.

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