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Rigdon
Pronounced RIG-dun /ˈrɪɡ.dən/High
Meaning: An English surname, variously 'from the ridge hill/valley' (from Old English hrycg, 'a ridge', + dun/denu, 'a hill/valley')Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Rigdon is an English surname, variously 'from the ridge hill/valley' (from Old English hrycg, 'a ridge', + dun/denu, 'a hill/valley'). A crisp, classic name (said 'RIG-dun').
In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-given-name, notably in Latter-day Saint history (Sidney Rigdon). Rare, from-the-ridge-hill at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Rigdon mean?
Rigdon is an English surname, variously 'from the ridge hill/valley' (hrycg + dun/denu).
How do you pronounce Rigdon?
It's said RIG-dun /ˈrɪɡ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rigdon a boy or girl name?
Rigdon is a boy's name.
How popular is Rigdon?
Rigdon is a very rare name in the U.S.