Rio
Rio is a unisex name of Spanish origin meaning “River.” It ranked #532 in the United States in 2025. Directly from the Spanish and Portuguese word for river.
how do you pronounce Rio?
REE-oh
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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.
where does the name Rio come from?
The only source retrieved for Rio is a Wikipedia plot summary of the animated film Rio 2, an unrelated pop-culture use of the word rather than a naming reference, so it has been disregarded here. No source in this batch confirms the river meaning or Spanish/Portuguese origin given elsewhere for the name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #532 |
| 2024 | #517 |
| 2023 | #571 |
| 2022 | #560 |
| 2021 | #671 |
| 2020 | #774 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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Sibling names that share Rio's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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