Rio vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

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Rio Rank #517

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Raphael mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rio and Raphael boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.