Bill vs Russel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bill

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

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Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Bill Rank #4,669

Russel Rank #4,499

Russel is more popular, ranked #4499 vs #4669 for Bill.

Is Bill or Russel more popular?

Russel is more popular, ranked #4499 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Bill and Russel mean?

Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Bill and Russel boy or girl names?

Bill is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.