Briggs

How to say it

brɪɡz

What it means

An English surname for someone who lived by a bridge, from the northern brigg (Old Norse bryggja, Old English brycg).

Briggs is an English locational surname for a person who lived near a bridge, from brigg, the northern English word for one. It joins the wave of crisp, one-syllable, ends-in-s surnames being used as first names, beside Brooks, Banks, and Wells. It reads rugged and modern, with a confident single beat. Brigg is the rare short.

How to spell Briggs

The standard spelling is Briggs. Common variants include Brigg, Briggsy, but Briggs is the most widely used form.

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  A 'lived by the bridge' surname; fits the one-syllable -s surname-first set.

Spelling variants

• Brigg
• Briggsy

Names with the same feeling

• Brooks Of the brook
• Banks By the riverbank or slope
• Wells By the springs
• Knox Round hill
• Beckett Bee cottage, or 'small stream'

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Common questions

What does the name Briggs mean?

An English surname for someone who lived by a bridge, from the northern brigg (Old Norse bryggja, Old English brycg).

What does Briggs mean in English?

In English, Briggs means "Bridges." Briggs is an English locational surname for a person who lived near a bridge, from brigg, the northern English word for one. It joins the wave of crisp, one-syllable, ends-in-s surnames being used as first names, beside Brooks, Banks, and Wells. It reads rugged and modern, with a confident single beat. Brigg is the rare short.

How do you pronounce Briggs?

Briggs is pronounced brɪɡz. Say it as BRIGGS, with the stress on the "briggs" syllable.

How do you spell Briggs?

The standard spelling is Briggs. Common spelling variants include Brigg, Briggsy.

Is Briggs a boy or girl name?

Briggs is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Briggs?

Briggs ranked #356 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.