Rio vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Rio Rank #517

Pierce Rank #541

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Rio or Pierce more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Rio and Pierce mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Rio and Pierce boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.