Stephen vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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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Stephen Rank #378

Russell Rank #368

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

Is Stephen or Russell more popular?

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

What do Stephen and Russell mean?

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

Are Stephen and Russell boy or girl names?

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