Cori vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cori

Girl #1,765 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, young woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,765
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Co

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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

Cori Rank #1,765
Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #1765 for Cori.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cori ___

  • Cori Lynn
  • Cori Ann
  • Cori Marie
  • Cori Lee
  • Cori Beth
  • Cori Jane

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 Cori

Tori Lori Kori Rori Allie

If you choose Rio

Finn Kai Luna Isla Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cori or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Cori at #1765 in the United States.

What do Cori and Rio mean?

Cori means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Cori and Rio boy or girl names?

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

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