Julius 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

Julius Rank #390
Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #390 for Julius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julius ___

  • Julius Alexander
  • Julius Henry
  • Julius Thomas
  • Julius Edward
  • Julius Augustine
  • Julius Maximus

Russell ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

If you choose Russell

Gordon Douglas Wendy Sharon Alan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Russell mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Julius and Russell boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.

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