Hugo vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Hugo Rank #405

Rio Rank #517

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Hugo or Rio more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Rio mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Hugo and Rio boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.