Amelia vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#368
Total SSA Count
892
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Russ, Rusty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Russell Rank #368

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #368 for Russell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Russell ___

  • Russell James
  • Russell Thomas
  • Russell Lee
  • Russell Wayne
  • Russell Scott
  • Russell Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Russell

Gordon Douglas Wendy Sharon Alan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Russell more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Russell mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Russell boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Russell is primarily a boy name.

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