Rio

Boy's name

Rio is a Spanish name derived from the word "río," meaning "river." It is often used as a given name for boys.

Meaning River
Origin Spanish
U.S. births in 2023 591 Rising
Peak year 2024

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With R

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Rio Ferdinand - English footballer, TV pundit
  • Rio de Janeiro - Brazilian city known for Carnival
  • Rio Tinto - Mining company headquartered in London
  • Rio Reiser - German rock musician and actor
  • Rio Haryanto - Indonesian racing driver, Formula One
  • Rio Bravo - Classic Western film directed by Howard Hawks
  • Rio Grande - River in North America, bordering US and Mexico
  • Rio Olympics - 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro

Brothers for Rio

Boy names closely related to Rio

Elio Kian Keanu Ziggy Frankie Teo Matteo Sunny

Sisters for Rio

Girl names closely related to Rio

Dahlia Kaia Naya Alina Kira Sierra Elina Noemi

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