Rio vs Wells

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

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rio Rank #517
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #517 for Rio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Wells mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Rio and Wells boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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