Rio vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Rio Rank #517

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Donovan mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rio and Donovan boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.