Riot vs Cory

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 #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Riot Rank #1,245

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1245 for Riot.

Is Riot or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Riot at #1245 in the United States.

What do Riot and Cory mean?

Riot means "noisy disturbance, civil commotion" (Old French riote origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Riot and Cory boy or girl names?

Riot is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.