Rio vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Roman European American Scandinavian

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Rio Rank #517

Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Julius mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Rio and Julius boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.