Russell

Pronunciation: [ r-UHS-uhl ]

Girl Name #11,612 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Russell is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-UHS-uhl.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #11,612
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

Rus Ruy Rusie Russie

Also a Boy Name

Russell is also used as a boy name, ranked #368.

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Similar Names

Ruth Ruby Ruthie Rufus Russell Rudolph Ruben Rubin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Russell

Is Russell a boy or girl name?

Russell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #11612. As a boy name, it is ranked #368. Russell is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Russell?

Russell is pronounced r-UHS-uhl.

How popular is the name Russell?

Russell is currently ranked #11612 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Russell?

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

Is Russell a common or rare name?

Russell is an uncommon name, ranked #11612 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Russell

Russell is a girl name .

Is Russell a boy or girl name? Russell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,612 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #368. Russell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Russell is currently ranked #11,612 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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