Ryo
Ryo Origin and Meaning
Also spelled as Ryō, this Japanese name holds international appeal, thanks to its cool -O ending, and concise, stylish feel. Used as a unisex name in Japan and said with equal emphasis on both syllables (REE-OH), in the US, it is used predominantly on boys, and likely said as REE-o or RY-o by English speakers.
The name of an ancient Japanese currency, it was given to 61 boys in the US in 2024, making it a fast rising choice, used nearly four times more than it was the year before. There is a chance that parents are using this name as a contemporary spelling of the Spanish Rio, meaning "river".
Notable bearers include actors Ryo Kato, Ryo Narita, Ryo Ryuse, Ryo Yoshizawa, and Ryo Ishibashi, along with footballers Ryo Matsumura, Ryo Miyaichi, and Ryo Hatsuse. Singer Ryo Nishikido is another popular Ryo, while Ryo Hazuki appears in the game series, Shenmue.
The name Ryo in Pop Culture
- Ryo Asuka (male)character from Netflix anime "Devilman Crybaby"