Russell vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Russell Rank #368

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Russell or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Maxwell mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Russell and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.