Russel

Pronunciation: [ r-UHS-uhl ]

Boy Name #4,499 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4499, Russel is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Russel is a boy name, recorded for 23 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-UHS-uhl.

Parents who love the name Russel often also consider Ruth, Ruby, Ruthie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,499
Total SSA Count: 23

Alternative Spellings

Russell #368

Nicknames

Rus Ruy Rusie Russie

Also a Girl Name

Russel is also used as a girl name, ranked #23979.

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Similar Names

Ruth Ruby Ruthie Rufus Russell Rudolph Ruben Rubin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Russel

Is Russel a boy or girl name?

Russel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4499. As a girl name, it is ranked #23979. Russel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Russel?

Russel is pronounced r-UHS-uhl.

How popular is the name Russel?

Russel is currently ranked #4499 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Russel?

Common nicknames for Russel include Rus, Ruy, Rusie, and Russie.

Is Russel a common or rare name?

Russel is an uncommon name, ranked #4499 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Russel

Russel is a boy name .

Is Russel a boy or girl name? Russel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,499 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,979. Russel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Russel is currently ranked #4,499 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Russel include Rus, Ruy, Rusie, and Russie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Russel include Russell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.