Rio vs Cesar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"head of hair"

Origin: Latin

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

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Rio Rank #517

Cesar Rank #361

Cesar is more popular, ranked #361 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Cesar more popular?

Cesar is more popular, ranked #361 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Cesar mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin).

Are Rio and Cesar boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Cesar is primarily a boy name.