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Rio vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#517
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rio Rank #517
Seth Rank #559

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio or Seth more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Rio and Seth mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Rio and Seth boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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