Russell vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Russell Rank #368

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Russell or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Colson mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Russell and Colson boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.