Ryo is a Japanese boys' name whose meaning depends on the character chosen: common choices are "refreshing", "clear" or "distant". It is a classic, understated name in Japan and is used by Japanese American families and by parents who like the brevity of Kai and Rio. Ryo ranked number 3512 in 2000, jumped from number 5872 in 2023 to number 2338 in 2024 and sits at number 2673 in 2025 with 49 boys.