Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 07, 2024

Reo

US Popularity Rank: 16998

Origin: Mexican

Meaning: River

With Mexican and Spanish influence, Reo—the Anglicized “rio”—is a boy’s name meaning “river.” This nature-inspired definition will make baby feel at home whenever by the coast or river. Fans of 1980s American Rock may recognize this name thanks to the popular band REO Speedwagon who had multiple top-40 hits.

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