The name Russell is a girl's name meaning "redhead, fox-colored".

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Preodminantly used as a masculine name, this rugged and colorful name has very occasionally appeared in the stats for girls, most notably in the 20s and 80s. 

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The name Russell peaked for girls at #1244 in 1898. Russell is also used for boys, ranking #345 in 2025.

The name Russell is a boy's name of French origin meaning "redhead, fox-colored".

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One of many R- <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">boys' names</a> that started as a nickname for a redhead, Russell had a measure of popularity from the early twentieth century through the 1950s. After a low point in the 2010s, Russell is starting to regain its color. For many parents, it's an ideal sweet spot name — a traditional choice that's familiar, yet not overly popular.
<br/><br/>Russell has been much more common as a surname, whose many namesakes have included philosopher Bertrand, Gay Nineties entertainer Lillian, actresses Rosalind, Jane, and Keri, actor Kurt, basketball star Bill, and singer Leon.

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The name Russell is currently ranked #345 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #48 in 1904. The name is most popular in RUSSELL, RUSSELL, and RUSSELL. Russell is occasionally used for girls in 2004.

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