Rio vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Rio Rank #517

Samson Rank #523

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Rio or Samson more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Rio and Samson mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rio and Samson boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.