Roy vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Roy Rank #542

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Rio mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Roy and Rio boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.