Russell vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Russell Rank #368

Edwin Rank #383

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Russell or Edwin more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Russell and Edwin mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Russell and Edwin boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.