Riot is an English word name that means "uproar" or "wild celebration", in the sense of a riot of color or someone who is a riot at parties, though the word's main meaning is a violent disturbance. It belongs to the boldest tier of rebel names with Maverick, Rebel and Rogue and appeals to parents who want a name nobody else on the playground will have. Riot has climbed from number 2,223 in 2015 to a best rank of number 1,248 in 2024 and sits at number 1,265 in 2025.