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Rio name meaning
Last Name
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Rio mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Rio
User Submitted Origins
Spanish
71%
Japanese
24%
Puerto Rican
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- 5 submissions from all over the world agree the name Rio means "River" and is of Spanish origin.
- According to a user from Jamaica, the name Rio means "Rio is Spanish/Portuguese for the word 'river'".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Rio means "Blue river" and is of Puerto Rican origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Rio means "River in Spanish".
- A submission from Kansas, U.S. says the name Rio means "Waterway" and is of Egyptian origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Rio means "Gods precious baby" and is of Italian origin.
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- The former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
Wiktionary
- Clipping of Rio de Janeiro.
- A male given name
- A female given name
- A census-designated place in Florida
- A village in Illinois
- An unincorporated community in West Virginia
- A village in Wisconsin
Rio was also found in the following language(s): Hunsrik
Notable Persons Named Rio
Notable Persons Named Rio
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand is a soccer player for the West Ham United F.C., A.F.C. Bournemouth, Leeds United F.C., Manchester United F.C., Queens Park Rangers F.C., England national under-18 football team, England national under-21 football team, and England national football team. Rio was born on November 7th, 1978 in Denmark Hill, London, England, UK.
Rio Haryanto
Rio Blast
Rio Blast is a fictional character. Rio is also known as Riolus Blast.
Rio Mavuba
Rio Mavuba is a soccer player for the Lille OSC, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Villarreal CF, France national under-21 football team, and France national football team. Rio was born on March 8th, 1984.
Rio Hamasaki
Rio was born on June 11th, 1988 in Saitama Prefecture.
Rio Reiser
Rio Reiser was a folk rock and proto-punk musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1970 to 1996. Rio was given the name Ralph Christian Möbius on January 9th, 1950. He died on August 20th, 1996.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Rio
Notable Persons With the Last Name Rio
Alberto Del Rio
Alberto was born on May 25th, 1977 in San Luis Potosí City, Mexico. Alberto is also known as Dos Caras Jr.; Rodríguez, Alberto; Banderas, and Alberto; Dorado; Dos; Dos Caras; El Dorado; El Hijo de Dos Caras.
Bianca Del Rio
Bianca Del Rio is an actor, insult comedian, costume designer, and drag queen.He was most prominent from 1993 to present. Bianca was given the name Roy Haylock on June 27th, 1975 in New Orleans.
Dolores del Río
Dolores del Río was an actress and singer. Her career lasted from 1925 to 1925. Dolores was given the name María de los Dolores Asúnsolo López-Negrete on August 3rd, 1905 in Durango, Mexico. She left this life on April 11th, 1983.
Vanessa del Rio
Vanessa was given the name Ana Maria Sanchez on March 31st, 1952 in Harlem, New York, U.S.
Jack Del Rio
Jack Del Rio is an american football player. Jack was born on April 4th, 1963 in Castro Valley, California.
Blessed José Sánchez del Río
Blessed José Sánchez del Río was a saint. He holds the title Layman; martyr. Blessed was born on March 28th, 1913 in Sahuayo. He died on February 10th, 1928.
- Mike Rio
- Andrés Manuel del RíoScientist
- Neiphiu RioMember of Parliament
- Baltasar Corrada del RíoAssociate Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
- Laura del RíoSoccer Player
- Roberto Cueva del Río
- Rui RioOffice Holder
- S.J. Álvaro Corrada del Río
- Francesca Rio
- Roger Rio
- Ricardo RioMayor of Braga
- Thelma del Río
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Rio | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 57.05% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 0.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 8.41% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.15% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 30.99% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Rio
People with the last name Rio are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino