Bo vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Rio Rank #517

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Bo or Rio more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Bo and Rio mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Bo and Rio boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.