Rio vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Rio Rank #517

Lee Rank #715

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Rio or Lee more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Rio and Lee mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Rio and Lee boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.