Rio vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Rio Rank #517

Clay Rank #544

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Rio or Clay more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Rio and Clay mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Rio and Clay boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.