Russel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4020 in 2025 with 27 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 49 births ranking #1985. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 43.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 63,262 boys born was named Russel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.