Jake vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Jake Rank #423

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Russell mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Jake and Russell boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.