Russ vs Payden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russ

Boy #6,505 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American Scottish

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Boy #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Russ Rank #6,505

Payden Rank #6,329

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 vs #6505 for Russ.

Is Russ or Payden more popular?

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 compared to Russ at #6505 in the United States.

What do Russ and Payden mean?

Russ means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old French/Norman origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Russ and Payden boy or girl names?

Russ is primarily a boy name. Payden is primarily a boy name.