Rio vs Lian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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Rio Rank #517

Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Lian mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Rio and Lian boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.