Russell name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old French and Latin
Usage: English, Scottish and Irish
Pronunciation: russ-ul
Meaning: Fox, Reddish, Redhead, Red Skinned, Russet and Little Ruddy One Little Red-Haired One
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What does Russell mean?

Cherished and Ever lasting unisex name Russell means "Fox, Reddish, Redhead, Red Skinned, Russet or Little Ruddy One Little Red-Haired One". It is rooted from Old French and Latin is particulary used in English, Scottish and Irish.

Russell is variant of widespread and conifer Rufus. Widespread and Ceaseless Rufus has its origin in Latin, Rufus means "A Roman Cognomen, Red Haired and Red". Russell is celebrated on November 21st.

How do I pronounce Russell?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Russell as russ-ul.

Variants of Russell

Lukela, Rufus, Rayfus, Russ, Russel, Rus, Rusty

Names that rhyme with Russell

How popular is the name Russell?

Russell was a very popular name in United States. Over 355334 babies have been named Russell since 1880. At its zenith in 1904, the moniker grabbed the 48th spot and 7478 baby boys were given the name.

However after 231 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 50 baby names 7 times In England and Wales, Russell was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 1044 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 1996,. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Russell used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1952 and over 3546 babies have been given the name in 31 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1954,. After 31 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Russell was a common name in Queensland. Over 2675 babies have been named Russell since 1960.

At its zenith in 1961,. After 28 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Russell is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 42 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 300.

There are over 218 babies that have been given the name Russell in Ireland. Also, it is uncommon in France, where it has been in use since 1953 and peaked in 1959 when it ranked 706th.

But Russell is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Australia, Canada, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Philippines and South Africa. At least, 520000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018412764
2017403782
2016407780
2015403764
2014408755
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Russell in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands738200
Finland11516100

Numerological aspects of Russell

Greater knowledge and truth drive you to explore constantly. You are strongly interested in exploring scientific fields, mysticism, and philosophy. Follow your dreams, not cash. When it comes to love, consider lowering your criteria and give people a chance to prove themselves. Working solo brings out the best of you but working with others helps you improve your old ideas. You like to hang around too much and you like your friends.

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Famous people named Russell

  • Russell Smith, Canadian writer and newspaper columnist
  • Russell Davies, British journalist and broadcaster
  • Russell Owen, American journalist employed by 'The New York Times'
  • Russell W. Porter, American artist, engineer
  • Russell Doern, Manitoba politician
  • Russell Myers, American cartoonist best
  • Russell Churney, English composer, pianist
  • Russell Doubleday, American author, editor and publisher
  • Russell Edson, American poet, novelist, writer, and illustrator
  • Russell Brockbank, cartoonist born in Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Russell Earl Marker, American chemist
  • Russell Tuttle, distinguished primate morphologist, paleoanthropologist
  • Russell Harlan, American cinematographer
  • Russell K. Osgood, twelfth president of Grinnell College and a professor of history and political science
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  • Russell Sturgis, American architect and art critic
  • Russell Alexander, entertainer and composer
  • Russell Menard, of the University of Minnesota specializes in the economic and social history of the British colonies
  • Russell Baker, American writer
  • Russell Peters, Canadian stand-up comedian and actor
  • Russell Henry Manners, Admiral
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  • Russell Waters, Scottish film actor
  • Russell K. Pitzer, American orange grower and philanthropist
  • Russell Fairgrieve, Scottish Conservative and Unionist politician
  • Russell Shorto, American author, historian and journalist, best
  • Russell Davenport, American publisher and writer
  • Russell Ward, New Zealand male skeleton racer
  • Russell Meiggs, British ancient historian
  • Russell Cornell Leffingwell, American banker
  • Russell Page, British gardener
  • Russell Oberlin, American singer and founding member of the New York Pro Musica Antiqua ensemble
  • Russell Warren, English cricket umpire and former first-class cricketer
  • Russell A. Anderson, attorney and former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
  • Russell Barkley, clinical psychologist
  • Russell Morash, television producer and director of many television programs produced through WGBH and airing on PBS
  • Russell Mills, British artist who was born in Ripon, Yorkshire
  • Russell Elevado, recording engineer and record producer based
  • Russell Hunting, American comic entertainer
  • Russell Wyer, Australian former professional rugby league footballer for the Western Suburbs Magpies
  • Russell Walker, English cricketer
  • Russell Alan Hulse, American physicist and winner of the Nobel Prize
  • Russell L. Rogers, He was born on April 12, 1928 in Lawrence, Kansas
  • Russell L. Ackoff, American organizational theorist, consultant
  • Russell Kirk, American political theorist, moralist, historian
  • Russell Mittermeier, primatologist and herpetologist
  • Russell Ohl, American engineer
  • Russell Brain, 1st Baron Brain, British neurologist
  • Russell Impagliazzo, professor of computer science at the University of California
  • Russell Henry Chittenden, American physiological chemist
  • Russell Crowe, actor, film producer and musician
  • Russell B. Long, American Democratic politician and United States Senator from Louisiana
  • Russell Thaw, child actor and pilot
  • Russell Hoban, American expatriate writer
  • Russell T Davies, Welsh screenwriter and television producer whose works include 'Queer as Folk', 'Bob & Rose', 'The Second Coming', 'Casanova', the 2005 revival of the classic British science fiction series 'Doctor Who'
  • Russell Brown, Scottish Labour Party politician
  • Russell Grant, He has written several books on astrology
  • Russell MacLellan, Canadian politician
  • Russell Banks, American writer of fiction and poetry

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