Jim vs Russel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English American French Australian

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Jim Rank #4,434

Russel Rank #4,499

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Jim or Russel more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Jim and Russel mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Jim and Russel boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.