Rio vs Rome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Italian American Latin American

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Rio Rank #517

Rome Rank #454

Rome is more popular, ranked #454 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Rome more popular?

Rome is more popular, ranked #454 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Rome mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin).

Are Rio and Rome boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Rome is primarily a boy name.