Drew vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Rio mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Drew and Rio boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.