Rio vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

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Rio Rank #517

Saul Rank #560

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Rio or Saul more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Rio and Saul mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Rio and Saul boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.