Rio vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Rio Rank #517

Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Kendrick mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Rio and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.