Rigo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: River — flowing freely, always moving forward
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese/Japanese
Popularity: Ranked #3925 in 2025 with 28 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Rio. Shares the meaning 'River.'
Similar names: rio, rigdon, ricco, rico, rigby, riggs, rigley, riko
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Rigo? About 1 in 118,875 babies born in 2025 were named Rigo, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rigo
What does the name Rigo mean?
Rigo means “River — flowing freely, always moving forward” from Spanish/Portuguese/Japanese roots.
What is the origin of the name Rigo?
Rigo has Spanish/Portuguese/Japanese origin. The traditional meaning is “River — flowing freely, always moving forward”.
How popular is Rigo?
Rigo ranked #3848 in 2025 — given to 28 babies that year.
When was Rigo most popular?
Rigo peaked in 2007 with 64 babies registered that year.
Is Rigo a boy or girl name?
Rigo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Rigos in registered births are male.
Is the name Rigo rising or falling in popularity?
Rigo has fallen 20 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3828 in 2020 to #3848 in 2025.
How long has Rigo been recorded?
Rigo appears in birth records across 61 years — from 1956 through 2025.