Lian vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Lian Rank #515

Rio Rank #517

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Lian or Rio more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Lian and Rio mean?

Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Lian and Rio boy or girl names?

Lian is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.