Russell vs Timothy

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

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Popularity Comparison

Russell Rank #368
Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 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

Timothy ___

  • Timothy James
  • Timothy John
  • Timothy Lee
  • Timothy Michael
  • Timothy Allen
  • Timothy Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Russell or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Timothy mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Russell and Timothy boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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