Russel vs Linkoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russel

Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #4,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Russel Rank #4,499

Linkoln Rank #4,317

Linkoln is more popular, ranked #4317 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Russel or Linkoln more popular?

Linkoln is more popular, ranked #4317 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Russel and Linkoln mean?

Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Linkoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Russel and Linkoln boy or girl names?

Russel is primarily a boy name. Linkoln is primarily a boy name.