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Riff

Riff ranks #2,954 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 3 places, 6 dogs carry the name.
Riff's popularity trend

Riff's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank.

0.002%0.004%0.006%201520172019202120232025
Dogs in our data
6
across 3 places
Popularity rank
#2,954
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+2,060
2020 → 2025
Gender split
88% boys
12% girls88% boys
What does Riff mean?
/ɹɪf/1 syllable

Riff is also an everyday word (noun): “A repeated melody line in a song, usually instrumental but sometimes vocal”.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Riff shows up

Riff's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Riff

CliffGriffBiffSheriffHeathcliffPiffTiff