Rio vs Trevor

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

Trevor

Boy #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, great settlement"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
451
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rio Rank #517
Trevor Rank #626

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #626 for Trevor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rio ___

  • Rio James
  • Rio Alexander
  • Rio Sebastian
  • Rio Marcus
  • Rio Cruz
  • Rio Blue

Trevor ___

  • Trevor James
  • Trevor Scott
  • Trevor Michael
  • Trevor Lee
  • Trevor John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rio

Finn Kai Luna Isla Milo

If you choose Trevor

Ethan Logan Connor Paige Kayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio or Trevor more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Trevor at #626 in the United States.

What do Rio and Trevor mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Trevor means "large homestead, great settlement" (Welsh origin).

Are Rio and Trevor boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Trevor is primarily a boy name.

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