Name meaning
Russell
means “little red-haired one”
- Origin
- French, via English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American, Australian
- Spellings
- Russell · Russel · Rusty
- Say it
- RUS-el
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Russell comes from the Norman nickname Rousel, little red one, from roux, red-haired. The Russells became Dukes of Bedford, and the philosopher Bertrand Russell carried the surname.
Roots
From Anglo-Norman Russel (little red one).
Where it is used
Rousseau is related.
Russell name FAQ
What does the name Russell mean?
Russell means “little red-haired one”. From Anglo-Norman Russel (little red one).
Where does the name Russell come from?
Russell is of French, via English origin. Today it is used in English, American, Australian families.
How do you pronounce Russell?
Russell is usually pronounced RUS-el.
Is Russell a boy's or a girl's name?
Russell is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Russell?
Related spellings and forms include Russel, Rusty.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.