Russel vs Rayshawn

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 #4,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light + God is gracious"

Origin: English + Irish/Hebrew

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Russel Rank #4,499

Rayshawn Rank #4,476

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Russel or Rayshawn more popular?

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Russel and Rayshawn mean?

Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Rayshawn means "ray of light + God is gracious" (English + Irish/Hebrew origin).

Are Russel and Rayshawn boy or girl names?

Russel is primarily a boy name. Rayshawn is primarily a boy name.