Rio vs Mario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

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Rio Rank #517

Mario Rank #399

Mario is more popular, ranked #399 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Mario more popular?

Mario is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Mario mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Rio and Mario boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.