Rigby vs Ryerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Ryerson

Boy #4,985 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ryer, from the rye field settlement"

Origin: Dutch/English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,985
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rye, Ryse, Sonny

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Popularity Comparison

Rigby Rank #5,013
Ryerson Rank #4,985

Ryerson is more popular, ranked #4985 vs #5013 for Rigby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rigby ___

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

Ryerson ___

  • Ryerson James
  • Ryerson Cole
  • Ryerson Lee
  • Ryerson Blake
  • Ryerson Wade
  • Ryerson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rigby

Archer Finley Scout Paisley Wren

If you choose Ryerson

Emerson Harrison Beckham Lennox Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rigby or Ryerson more popular?

Ryerson is more popular, ranked #4985 compared to Rigby at #5013 in the United States.

What do Rigby and Ryerson mean?

Rigby means "farm on the ridge" (Old Norse/English origin). Ryerson means "son of Ryer, from the rye field settlement" (Dutch/English origin).

Are Rigby and Ryerson boy or girl names?

Rigby is primarily a boy name. Ryerson is primarily a boy name.

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