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Rio vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#517
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rio Rank #517
Davis Rank #646

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio or Davis more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Rio and Davis mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Rio and Davis boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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