Russell vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Russell Rank #368

Killian Rank #370

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Russell or Killian more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Russell and Killian mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Russell and Killian boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.