Rio vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese French

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Rio Rank #517

Raul Rank #610

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #610 for Raul.

Is Rio or Raul more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Rio and Raul mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Rio and Raul boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.