Rio vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Rio Rank #517

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Malik mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Rio and Malik boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.