Russell vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Russell Rank #368

Samson Rank #523

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Russell or Samson more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Russell and Samson mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Russell and Samson boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.