Riot vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Riot Rank #1,245

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1245 for Riot.

Is Riot or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Riot at #1245 in the United States.

What do Riot and Nova mean?

Riot means "noisy disturbance, civil commotion" (Old French riote origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Riot and Nova boy or girl names?

Riot is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.