What does the name Rio mean?

Rio means "River." It is of Spanish origin.

Is Rio a boy or girl name?

Rio is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Rio?

Rio is of Spanish origin. Directly from the Spanish and Portuguese word for river. It evokes the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro and the broader culture of Latin America, making it a lively, sun-drenched name choice.

Q: How do you pronounce Rio?

Rio is pronounced "REE-oh." You can hear it spoken aloud at hushname.com/hear-your-baby-name.

Rio is a unisex name of Spanish origin meaning “River.” Directly from the Spanish and Portuguese word for river.

how do you pronounce Rio?

REE-oh

Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.

what does Rio mean?

The name Rio means “River.” It comes from the Spanish language tradition.

Directly from the Spanish and Portuguese word for river. It evokes the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro and the broader culture of Latin America, making it a lively, sun-drenched name choice.

what names are similar to Rio?

River

English · unisex

Luca

Italian · unisex

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