Dre vs Russel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dre

Boy #4,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong"

Origin: Greek (Andreas)

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Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Dre Rank #4,299

Russel Rank #4,499

Dre is more popular, ranked #4299 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Dre or Russel more popular?

Dre is more popular, ranked #4299 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Dre and Russel mean?

Dre means "manly, strong" (Greek (Andreas) origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Dre and Russel boy or girl names?

Dre is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.