Donovan vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Donovan Rank #505

Rio Rank #517

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Donovan or Rio more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Rio mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Donovan and Rio boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.