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What does Russell mean?
Russell 
▼ as a boys' name is pronounced RUSS-el. It is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Russell is "little red". Also possibly refers to ruddy skin or to reddish hair. Philosopher Bertrand Russell; author Russell Baker; actor Russell Crowe.
ASSOCIATED WITH little, philosopher
Variations
VARIANTS Roussell, Russ▼, Russel▼
SEE ALSO Rousseau, Rufus, Rusty
CREATIVE FORMS(male)
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MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Russell Shawn (R.S.), ..
How popular is Russell?
Russell is a very prominent first name for men (#82 out of 1220, Top 7%) and also a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#93 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Russell reached its top position of #51 in the U.S. during 1910-1919, and is currently at #413. (2018 U.S. SSA RECORDS)
Which version is better?
Rufus, Russ, Russel and Rusty are the prominent alternative forms of Russell (#413 A YEAR AGO) appearing in the Top 2000. These relations of Russell were at the apex of their popularity in the 1900s (AVERAGE #910) and have become much less conventional since, with forms like Rufus going out of style.
Similar Names
Russell▼ is pronounced similarly to Rossell. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Ansell, Askell, Boswell, Buell, Burnell, Burrell, Caswell, Curtell, Durell, Durrell, Euell, Haskell▼, Mansell, Oswell, Purcell, Rancell, Randell▼, Ranell, Raynell, Rendell, Rodell, Ronell, Ronnell, Rosse, Rosselin, Rowell, Rudelle (see Rudy), Ruel, Russo, Russton, Rusten, Rydell and Yudell. These names tend to be less commonly used than Russell.
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