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Russell

Russell ranks #268 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 13 places, 151 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #355 among boy cat names.
Russell's popularity trend

Russell's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2024.

0.01%0.02%0.03%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
151
across 13 places
Popularity rank
#268
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+216
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% boys
1% girls99% boys
What does Russell mean?
/ˈɹʌsəl/2 syllablesOrigin: a surname

Russell is an English surname derived from the Old French rous, meaning "red," combined with a diminutive ending, so it translates roughly to "little red one," likely an early nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It's also familiar as the name behind the Jack Russell Terrier breed.

Russell has a sturdy, good-natured charm, well suited to a feisty, energetic companion, especially one with a red or reddish coat.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Russell shows up

Russell's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%

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