Russell vs Frederick

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 #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Russell Rank #368

Frederick Rank #424

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Russell or Frederick more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Russell and Frederick mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Russell and Frederick boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.