Rio vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Rio Rank #517

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Sean mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Rio and Sean boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.