Rio vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Rio Rank #517

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Colson mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Rio and Colson boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.