Russell vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Russell Rank #368

Drew Rank #543

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Russell or Drew more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Russell and Drew mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Russell and Drew boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.