Seth vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Seth Rank #559

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Russell mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Seth and Russell boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.