Perry vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

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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

Perry Rank #1,243
Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #1243 for Perry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Perry ___

  • Perry James
  • Perry Lee
  • Perry Andrew
  • Perry Thomas
  • Perry Alexander
  • Perry Cole

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 Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

If you choose Rio

Finn Kai Luna Isla Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Rio mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Perry and Rio boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.

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