Rio vs Uriel

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

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Uriel

Boy #462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flame of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#462
Total SSA Count
670
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riel

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Popularity Comparison

Rio Rank #517
Uriel Rank #462

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 vs #517 for Rio.

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

Uriel ___

  • Uriel David
  • Uriel James
  • Uriel Miguel
  • Uriel Alexander
  • Uriel Emmanuel
  • Uriel Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rio

Finn Kai Luna Isla Milo

If you choose Uriel

Gabriel Raphael Elijah Ariel Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio or Uriel more popular?

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Uriel mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Uriel means "flame of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rio and Uriel boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Uriel is primarily a boy name.

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