Russell vs Kendall

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 #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Russell Rank #368

Kendall Rank #1,232

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Is Russell or Kendall more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Russell and Kendall mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin).

Are Russell and Kendall boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Kendall is primarily a boy name.