Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Riggins is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, an English surname derived from the given name Richard, meaning 'powerful ruler,' with the -ins suffix indicating 'son of.' As a first name, it follows the American tradition of using rugged surnames as given names.
Riggins gained cultural traction through the beloved TV drama Friday Night Lights, where Tim Riggins is the rough-around-the-edges running back. About 890 U.S. births are recorded — a name for parents who love character, both on screen and in life.