Russell vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Russell Rank #368

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Russell or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Edward mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Russell and Edward boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.