Rio vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Rio Rank #517

Mac Rank #696

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Rio or Mac more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Rio and Mac mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rio and Mac boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.