Russel name meaning

Gender: Boy
Origin: Old French and Latin
Usage: English and Scottish
Pronunciation: r(us)-sel
Meaning: Rufus, Red-haired, Red Skinned, Little Red One, Redhead and Russet
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What does Russel mean?

Pleasing and Enduring Latin and Old French Russel is chiefly used in Scottish and English is a gender insensitive name, meaning of Russel is "Rufus, Red-haired, Red Skinned, Little Red One, Redhead or Russet".

Russel is a form of customary and venerable Rufus. Meaning of Rufus is Red, Red-Haired and A Roman Cognomen is of Latin origin. Russel is spelling variation of Russell. Russell is a variation of cherished and ever lasting Rufus.

Origin of Cherished and Ever lasting Russell is in Latin and Old French, meaning of Russell is "Redhead and Fox" is particulary used in English, Scottish and Irish. It is celebrated on November 21st.

How do I pronounce Russel?

Two syllabled Russel is most commonly pronounced as r(us)-sel.

Variants of Russel

Rufus, Rayfus, Russ, Rus, Rusty

How popular is the name Russel?

Russel used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1880 and over 16449 babies have been given the name in 140 years. At its zenith in 1913,. But after 140 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Moreover, the name has been to Russel is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 2337 (1997) in its 11 years run on England and Wales naming chart.

Also, it is uncommon in France, where it has been in use since 1946 and peaked in 1947 when it ranked 747th.

But Russel is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in Bangladesh.

At least, 70000 people globally have carried Russel as their given name according to our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018367029
2017356330
2016474920
2015469220
2014505018
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Numerological analysis of Russel

You are always filled with positive and creative energy that you pass around. You don't work hard enough because you rely on luck. You have a sharp focus and hard-working nature. You need an aim in life otherwise, it might affect your mental health in a negative way. You are a person of change and spontaneity. You organize the best family gatherings and make the best parties. You hate routines and prefer freelance work.

Other names similar to Russel

  •  Pierrine - Girl name Pierrine means "The Stone or The Rock" which originated from Latin and Old Greek is primarily used in French
  •  Sheryy means Beloved, Dear and Flat Pasture used for girls is originated from English and Old Greek. Sheryy is derivative of Sherry.
  •  Faustinus - Boy name Faustinus is originated from Faustus and Latin, meaning of Faustinus is "A Roman nickname or Faustus" is predominantly used in English, German and Swedish
  •  Dollyne - Meaning of Dollyne is Pain came from Latin
  •  Fabián - Used largely in Spanish, Fabián means "Bean" is of Latin origin is a boy name

Middle names for Russel

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Famous people named Russel

  • Russel Merrill, Alaskan aviation pioneer
  • Russel Wong, Singapore-born Hollywood celebrity photographer
  • Russel Ward, Australian historian best known as the author of 'The Australian Legend'
  • Russel D. Dupuis, Steve W. Chaddick Endowed Chair in Electro-Optics
  • Russel Crouse, American playwright and librettist
  • Russel Arnold, former Sri Lankan cricketer of Tamil descent
  • Russel Norman, New Zealand politician and environmentalist
  • Russel L. Honoré, retired lieutenant general
  • Russel Mthembu, member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo
  • Russel Simmons, American businessman
  • Russel Wright, American Industrial designer during the 20th century
  • Russel Walder, American jazz oboist and the founder of Nomad Soul Records
  • Actor Russel Case, notable for TV series Valentina

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