Russell vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Russell Rank #368

Pierce Rank #541

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Russell or Pierce more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Russell and Pierce mean?

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

Are Russell and Pierce boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.