Erik vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Erik Rank #477

Rio Rank #517

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Erik or Rio more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Erik and Rio mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Erik and Rio boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.