Riot vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riot

Boy #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noisy disturbance, civil commotion"

Origin: Old French riote

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Riot Rank #1,245

Anson Rank #1,396

Riot is more popular, ranked #1245 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Riot or Anson more popular?

Riot is more popular, ranked #1245 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Riot and Anson mean?

Riot means "noisy disturbance, civil commotion" (Old French riote origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Riot and Anson boy or girl names?

Riot is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.