Alexis vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex

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Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#517
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Rio Rank #517

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #517 for Rio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

Rio ___

  • Rio James
  • Rio Alexander
  • Rio Sebastian
  • Rio Marcus
  • Rio Cruz
  • Rio Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Rio

Finn Kai Luna Isla Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Rio more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Rio mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Alexis and Rio boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.

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