Denny vs Russel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Denny Rank #4,471

Russel Rank #4,499

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Denny or Russel more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Denny and Russel mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Denny and Russel boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.