Russell vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Russell Rank #368

Augustus Rank #409

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Russell or Augustus more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Russell and Augustus mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Russell and Augustus boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.