Russell vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Russell Rank #368

Stephen Rank #378

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Russell or Stephen more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Russell and Stephen mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Russell and Stephen boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.