Patrick vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pat, Paddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Patrick Rank #221
Russell Rank #368

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #368 for Russell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Patrick ___

  • Patrick James
  • Patrick Michael
  • Patrick John
  • Patrick Joseph
  • Patrick Thomas
  • Patrick Henry

Russell ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Patrick

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If you choose Russell

Gordon Douglas Wendy Sharon Alan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Russell more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Russell mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Patrick and Russell boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.

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