Russell vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Russell Rank #368

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Russell or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Blake mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Russell and Blake boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.