Filippo vs Russel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russel

Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,499
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Russ

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Popularity Comparison

Filippo Rank #4,633
Russel Rank #4,499

Russel is more popular, ranked #4499 vs #4633 for Filippo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Filippo ___

  • Filippo Marco
  • Filippo Giovanni
  • Filippo Luca
  • Filippo Antonio
  • Filippo Dante
  • Filippo Emilio

Russel ___

  • Russel James
  • Russel William
  • Russel Lee
  • Russel Thomas
  • Russel Alexander
  • Russel Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Filippo

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If you choose Russel

Howard Norman Clifford Dorothy Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Filippo or Russel more popular?

Russel is more popular, ranked #4499 compared to Filippo at #4633 in the United States.

What do Filippo and Russel mean?

Filippo means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Filippo and Russel boy or girl names?

Filippo is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.

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