Rio vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Rio Rank #517

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Damien mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Rio and Damien boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.