Riot vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riot

Boy #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noisy disturbance, civil commotion"

Origin: Old French riote

American English

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Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Riot Rank #1,245

Gray Rank #1,342

Riot is more popular, ranked #1245 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Riot or Gray more popular?

Riot is more popular, ranked #1245 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Riot and Gray mean?

Riot means "noisy disturbance, civil commotion" (Old French riote origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Riot and Gray boy or girl names?

Riot is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.