What does the name Russell mean?

The name Russell means "Little red one".

What is the origin of the name Russell?

Russell is a name of French origin.

In 2023, 892 babies were named Russell in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Russell is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 892 →

All-Time Total: 350,465

Peak Year: 1960

Russell is of Old French origin, derived from the Old French name "Rousel," which means "little red one."

Boy names closely related to Russell

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Girl names closely related to Russell

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Names with similar meaning to Russell

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Births per year in the United States

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