Sean vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Sean Rank #437

Rio Rank #517

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

Is Sean or Rio more popular?

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

What do Sean and Rio mean?

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

Are Sean and Rio boy or girl names?

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