Simon vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Simon Rank #251

Russell Rank #368

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

Is Simon or Russell more popular?

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

What do Simon and Russell mean?

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

Are Simon and Russell boy or girl names?

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