Donna vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,937
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Donnie

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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

Donna Rank #1,937
Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #1937 for Donna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donna ___

  • Donna Marie
  • Donna Jean
  • Donna Lynn
  • Donna Lee
  • Donna Jo
  • Donna 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 Donna

Linda Sandra Barbara Dennis Larry

If you choose Rio

Finn Kai Luna Isla Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donna or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Donna and Rio mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Donna and Rio boy or girl names?

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

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