Catarina vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Catarina Rank #1,899
Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #1899 for Catarina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Catarina ___

  • Catarina Sofia
  • Catarina Maria
  • Catarina Luz
  • Catarina Isabel
  • Catarina Elena
  • Catarina Clara

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 Catarina

Mateo Rafael Valentina Lucia Sebastian

If you choose Rio

Finn Kai Luna Isla Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catarina or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Catarina at #1899 in the United States.

What do Catarina and Rio mean?

Catarina means "pure" (Greek origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Catarina and Rio boy or girl names?

Catarina is primarily a girl name. Rio is primarily a boy name.

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