Russel
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Red; Fox
Background: The name Russel originates from the Old French name 'Russel,' which means 'red' or 'little red.' This term is derived from 'russus' in Latin, meaning 'red,' and was often used to refer to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Additionally, 'Russel' can also be linked to the Old French word for 'fox,' connecting the name with cunning and agility.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#906
Total births
16,596
Most popular decade
1920s
(9,900 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+651 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.9% male
0.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #682
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 389
- Peak rank
- #283
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 23
- Recent rank
- #4,414
Female
- First year
- 1920
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,975
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 7
- Peak rank
- #4,002
- Most recent year
- 1924
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #4,002
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).