Rio vs Leonel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #319 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian French

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Rio Rank #517

Leonel Rank #319

Leonel is more popular, ranked #319 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Leonel more popular?

Leonel is more popular, ranked #319 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Leonel mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Rio and Leonel boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Leonel is primarily a boy name.