Rio vs Apollo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

American Greek Italian Spanish

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Rio Rank #517

Apollo Rank #415

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Apollo more popular?

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Apollo mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin).

Are Rio and Apollo boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Apollo is primarily a boy name.