Rio vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rio Rank #517

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Preston mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Rio and Preston boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.