Russell vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Russell Rank #368

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Russell or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Simon mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Russell and Simon boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.