Rio vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Rio Rank #517

Drew Rank #543

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Rio or Drew more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Rio and Drew mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Rio and Drew boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.