Rio vs Rowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

Irish Scottish English American

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Rio Rank #517

Rowen Rank #446

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Rowen more popular?

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Rowen mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin).

Are Rio and Rowen boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Rowen is primarily a boy name.