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Marshall vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Marshall Rank #392
Rio Rank #517

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 vs #517 for Rio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshall or Rio more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Rio mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Marshall and Rio boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.

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