Russell vs Leonidas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #509 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"son of the lion"

Origin: Greek

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Russell Rank #368

Leonidas Rank #509

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #509 for Leonidas.

Is Russell or Leonidas more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Leonidas at #509 in the United States.

What do Russell and Leonidas mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Leonidas means "son of the lion" (Greek origin).

Are Russell and Leonidas boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Leonidas is primarily a boy name.