Rio vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Rio Rank #517

Drake Rank #662

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Rio or Drake more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Rio and Drake mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Rio and Drake boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.