# Rio: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Rio meaning: "River" (Spanish origin). Unisex name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Rio

     
 
Quick answer — What does Rio mean? 

 
Rio is a unisex name of Spanish origin, meaning "River". It's commonly grouped as a modern, international name in the UK.

    
Rio is a unisex name of Spanish origin, meaning "River". It has a fresh, current feel next to more traditional names, and we file it here as a modern and an internationally-recognised name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning River   Origin Spanish    Gender Unisex   Style modern, international       
## Names similar to Rio

 

Sharing at least one style with Rio — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Freya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freya/)[ Maya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/maya/)[ Aria ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aria/)[ Mia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/mia/)[ Luna ](/tools/baby-name-finder/luna/)[ Zara ](/tools/baby-name-finder/zara/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Rio's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Freya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freya/)[ Maya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/maya/)[ Aria ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aria/)     
## Questions about the name Rio

    What does the name Rio mean?   
 Rio is of Spanish origin and means "River". 

   Is Rio a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Rio" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Rio?   
 Names with a similar style to Rio include Freya, Maya, Aria, Mia. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.