Russell vs Simon

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

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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si, Sim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Russell Rank #368
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #368 for Russell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Russell ___

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

Simon ___

  • Simon James
  • Simon Thomas
  • Simon George
  • Simon Peter
  • Simon Alexander
  • Simon Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Russell

Gordon Douglas Wendy Sharon Alan

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Russell or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Simon mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Russell and Simon boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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