Julius vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Roman European American Scandinavian

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Julius Rank #390

Rio Rank #517

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Julius or Rio more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Julius and Rio mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Julius and Rio boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.