Russell: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “little red-haired one”
- Origin
- French
- Say it
- RUS-əl · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Boys
From an Anglo-Norman surname derived from Old French roussel, a diminutive of rous, 'red.' It began as a nickname and later became a given name.
How popular is Russell?
Babies named Russell in 2024892
2024 rank#367 boys
Peak year1914
Total US babies since 1880360,516
Russell is steady now but far below its 1914 peak.
Names like Russell
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Russell questions
What does the name Russell mean?
Russell means "little red-haired one". It comes from French. From an Anglo-Norman surname derived from Old French roussel, a diminutive of rous, 'red.' It began as a nickname and later became a given name.
Is Russell a boy or girl name?
Russell is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Russell?
892 US babies were named Russell in 2024. Its peak year was 1914.
How do you pronounce Russell?
Russell is usually pronounced RUS-əl.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.