Darlene 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darlene Rank #1,803
Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #1803 for Darlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darlene ___

  • Darlene Marie
  • Darlene Ann
  • Darlene Jean
  • Darlene Sue
  • Darlene Lynn
  • Darlene Kay

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 Darlene

Charlene Marlene Gary Dennis Cheryl

If you choose Rio

Finn Kai Luna Isla Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darlene or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Darlene at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darlene and Rio mean?

Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Darlene and Rio boy or girl names?

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

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