Wilson vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Wilson Rank #645

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Rio mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Wilson and Rio boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.