Russell vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Russell Rank #368

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Russell or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Timothy mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Russell and Timothy boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.