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Russel

Russel: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameSurname origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹʌsΙ™l/

Meaning and origin of Russel

  • A male given name transferred from the surname.

How popular is Russel?

27U.S. babies in 2025
#283peak rank (1913)
16,622babies since 1880

Since 1880, 12 girls and 16,610 boys in the U.S. have been named Russel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4373 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #283 in 1913. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025394 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Russel FAQ

What does the name Russel mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname.

What is the origin of the name Russel?

Russel is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Russel?

Since 1880, 12 girls and 16,610 boys in the U.S. have been named Russel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4373 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #283 in 1913. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Russel a boy or girl name?

Russel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 12 girls and 16,610 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.