Sam vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Sam Rank #652

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Rio mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Sam and Rio boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.