Russel
- Pronunciation
- [Ru-ssel]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Form Of Rufus Red-Haired.
- Origin
- French
Russel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 16,584 baby boys have been named Russel. The name peaked in 1920 with 389 US births that year (rank #283). In 2024, ranked #4522 nationally — 4,239 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Russel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Russel births are: Pennsylvania (1,740), Ohio (917), California (876).
Other French-Origin Names Like Russel
If you like Russel's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Russel's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Russel
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Compare Russel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Russel against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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