Rio vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Rio Rank #517

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Erik mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Rio and Erik boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.