Rio vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Rio Rank #517

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Kyle mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Rio and Kyle boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.