Nio
Meaning
"benevolent king"
Origin: Japanese
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,449
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"benevolent king"
Origin: Japanese
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6449 for Nio.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nio at #6449 in the United States.
Nio means "benevolent king" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Nio is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.