Sumner vs Russ

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #6,505 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American Scottish

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Sumner Rank #6,673

Russ Rank #6,505

Russ is more popular, ranked #6505 vs #6673 for Sumner.

Is Sumner or Russ more popular?

Russ is more popular, ranked #6505 compared to Sumner at #6673 in the United States.

What do Sumner and Russ mean?

Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin). Russ means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Sumner and Russ boy or girl names?

Sumner is primarily a boy name. Russ is primarily a boy name.