Dog Names > Riot

Riot

Unisex

Meaning

Violent or wild disorder, confusion. A bright display of color.

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ˈraɪət/

Traits associated with the name Riot:

Dogs named Riot tend to be loving, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Riot?

That you have a strong sense of individuality and a desire to stand out from the crowd. You may also have a rebellious streak and a desire to challenge the status quo.

Is Riot a good dog name?

Riot has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Riot isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,030

2,067

New York City Dog Name Database

2,823

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Riot is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Riot was, in the past month, the 848th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Riot is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Riot was viewed 51 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Riot's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Riot is most adored in North Dakota, Minnesota and Utah.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Carolina, Indiana and Maine.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Riot.

Riot is found in these categories:

energetic

Riots are chaotic, lively, and full of uncontrolled action.

Dog names like Riot:

Rascal

Mischievous person or animal.

Red Bull

Energy drink powerful enough that it got Anna Nicole Smith off of her lounge chair for 20 minutes at a time.

Ruffian

Tough, lawless, and brutal.

Rokkit

A play on rocket and rock it.

Ranger

Gamekeeper; a rover or wanderer

Ripley

Sigourney weaver's character.

Comments (2)

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Jim (Nevada, United States)

My wife named him Riot when he was 8 weeks old. He was the fun part of the litter. Riot is a Blue Merel Australian Sheppard. Very friendly with people, dogs and cats. He is smart and obedient. Riot will be 14 years old Dec 28, 2023. Unfortunately, he is now deaf. I couldn't figure out to post a picture.
December 10, 2023

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Jennifer Hagen (Texas, United States)

I love the name! It’s cute, and it stands out!!!
June 05, 2022

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