Rio
REE-oh
Popularity
#1813
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
7,139
Peak Year
#702 in 2024
First Recorded
1920
Style
Nature-Inspired, Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Rio is a gender-neutral name primarily of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning 'river'. It can also be associated with the Japanese name Rio, meaning 'center' or 'jasmine'.
Gender Split
Numerology
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Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Rio Ferdinand
English former professional footballer and television pundit
Rio Hackford
American actress known for 'Treme' and 'American Crime Story'
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