Russell vs Peter

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 #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Russell Rank #368

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Russell or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Peter mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Russell and Peter boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.