Seth vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Seth Rank #559

Rio Rank #517

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

Is Seth or Rio more popular?

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

What do Seth and Rio mean?

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

Are Seth and Rio boy or girl names?

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