Richard vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Russell Rank #368

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Richard or Russell more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Richard and Russell mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Russell boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.