Shawn vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Shawn Rank #639

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Rio mean?

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

Are Shawn and Rio boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.