Russel vs Shaw

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 #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

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Russel Rank #4,499

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Russel or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Russel and Shaw mean?

Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Russel and Shaw boy or girl names?

Russel is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.