Russell vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Russell Rank #368

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Russell or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Xander mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Russell and Xander boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.