Rio vs Ronin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Rio Rank #517

Ronin Rank #494

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Ronin more popular?

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Ronin mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin).

Are Rio and Ronin boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Ronin is primarily a boy name.