Jess vs Russel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Jess Rank #4,646

Russel Rank #4,499

Russel is more popular, ranked #4499 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Jess or Russel more popular?

Russel is more popular, ranked #4499 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Russel mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Jess and Russel boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.