Andersen vs Russel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andersen

Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Andersen Rank #4,505

Russel Rank #4,499

Russel is more popular, ranked #4499 vs #4505 for Andersen.

Is Andersen or Russel more popular?

Russel is more popular, ranked #4499 compared to Andersen at #4505 in the United States.

What do Andersen and Russel mean?

Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Andersen and Russel boy or girl names?

Andersen is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.