Rio vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Rio Rank #517

Salem Rank #635

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Rio or Salem more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Rio and Salem mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rio and Salem boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.