Hank vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Hank Rank #425

Rio Rank #517

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Hank or Rio more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Hank and Rio mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Hank and Rio boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.