Rio vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Rio Rank #517

Major Rank #581

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #581 for Major.

Is Rio or Major more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Rio and Major mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Rio and Major boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.