Briggs is a boy’s name that comes from Britain. It is believed that the name Briggs originates from the Middle English word brigge and the Scottish word brigg, which means “bridges.” When referring to girls who are named Bridget in the United States and Canada, the name Briggs is sometimes used as a short form. However, this is generally considered a boy’s name, and it is adding to the growing trend of American boys’ names that finish in s. Other similar names that are considered gender-neutral are Hayes and Brooks.
Popularity Chart
Scroll over the chart to get specific rankings for each year.
Similar Names like Briggs
Discover other baby names to add to your Favorites list by looking into options that have a sound that is similar to others you’ve found.
Parents Who Like the Name Briggs Also Like:
- Hudson
- Blake
- Maverick
- Wyatt
- Crew
- Sutton
- Rhett
- Sloane
- Brooks
- Declan
- Nash
- Beau
- Reese
- Hayes
- Quinn
- Everett
- Wilder
- Miles
- Finn
- Wren
- Beckett
- Knox
- Asher
- River
- Ryder
- Sawyer
- Harper
- Parker
- Rowan
- Bennett
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Briggs? Great choices include the following:
- Colis
- Beyron
- Sommers
- Brandi
- Ricco
- Warley
- Ogden
- Jaxen
- Knox