Rio

Meaning of Rio

Rio simply means "river" in Spanish and Portuguese.

Rio has Spanish/Portuguese roots — browse every Spanish/Portuguese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rio

Rio has cooled off, slipping to #532 in 2025, down from a peak of #516 in 2024.

Notable people named Rio

• Rio Ferdinand
  English football player
• Rio Hackford
  American actor
• Rio Ruiz
  American baseball player
• Rio Yamada
  Japanese voice actor
• Rio Natsuki
  Japanese voice actress

Questions about the name Rio

What does the name Rio mean?

Rio means rio simply means "river" in spanish and portuguese, and it comes from Spanish/Portuguese origins.

Is Rio a boy's or a girl's name?

Rio is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rio?

In 2025, Rio ranked #532 for boys, down from #516 the year before.

When was Rio most popular?

Rio peaked at #516 in 2024.