Rio vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Rio Rank #517

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Benson mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Rio and Benson boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.