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Cassian vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#517
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Rio mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Cassian and Rio boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.

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