Alexis vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Alexis Rank #485

Rio Rank #517

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Alexis or Rio more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Rio mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Alexis and Rio boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.