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King vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#517
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Rio Rank #517

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #517 for Rio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Rio more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do King and Rio mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are King and Rio boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.

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