Riggs vs Theodore

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

Riggs Rank #669
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #669 for Riggs.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Riggs ___

  • Riggs James
  • Riggs Alexander
  • Riggs Thomas
  • Riggs Henry
  • Riggs Cole
  • Riggs Grant

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Riggs

Briggs Knox Hayes Hendrix Sloane

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riggs or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Theodore mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Riggs and Theodore boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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