Russell vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Russell Rank #368

Edgar Rank #460

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Russell or Edgar more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Russell and Edgar mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Russell and Edgar boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.