Russel

Pronunciation: [ r-UHS-uhl ]

Girl Name #23,979 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Russel is a girl name, recorded for 7 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #23,979
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Rus Ruy Rusie Russie

Also a Boy Name

Russel is also used as a boy name, ranked #4499.

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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 girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #23979. As a boy name, it is ranked #4499. 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 #23979 in popularity for girl 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 #23979 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Russel

Russel is a girl name .

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

Russel is currently ranked #23,979 in popularity for girl 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.