Russell vs Kayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Boy #291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rejoice, healer"

Origin: American/Persian

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Russell Rank #368

Kayson Rank #291

Kayson is more popular, ranked #291 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Russell or Kayson more popular?

Kayson is more popular, ranked #291 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Kayson mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Kayson means "rejoice, healer" (American/Persian origin).

Are Russell and Kayson boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Kayson is primarily a boy name.