Rio vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Rio Rank #517

Briar Rank #700

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Rio or Briar more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Rio and Briar mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Rio and Briar boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.