Russell
Russell: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛΙΉΚsΙl/
Meaning and origin of Russell
- A male given name transferred from the surname; diminutive form Russ.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English Russel, from Anglo-Norman Russel. Doublet of Rousseau/Roussel. Equivalent to russel.
How popular is Russell?
Since 1880, 1,696 girls and 359,780 boys in the U.S. have been named Russell (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1244 in 1898. Its highest rank for boys was #48 in 1904. In 2025 it ranked #345 for boys, with 944 babies given the name.
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Russell FAQ
What does the name Russell mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname; diminutive form Russ. Inherited from Middle English Russel, from Anglo-Norman Russel. Doublet of Rousseau/Roussel. Equivalent to russel.
What is the origin of the name Russell?
Russell is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Russell?
Since 1880, 1,696 girls and 359,780 boys in the U.S. have been named Russell (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1244 in 1898. Its highest rank for boys was #48 in 1904. In 2025 it ranked #345 for boys, with 944 babies given the name.
Is Russell a boy or girl name?
Russell is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,696 girls and 359,780 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.