Gender: Male
Origin: Latin, Old French
Meaning: Fox, Reddish, Red-head, Red Skinned
Pronunciation: RUSS-uhl, /ˈrʌsəl/, R AH S AH L
Popularity Rank: #3,066
Derived from the Old French name 'Rousel', meaning 'little red one' or 'fox-colored'. It was brought to England by the Normans and became a popular surname before being used as a given name.
The name Russell is of Latin, Old French origin and means Fox, Reddish, Red-head, Red Skinned, Little red one or fox-colored. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Russell is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RUSS-uhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈrʌsəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AH S AH L
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Russell is recorded 20,769 times globally, ranking it as the 3,066th most common name worldwide.
Russell is most prevalent in United States of America, with 8,919 occurrences, making it the 611th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Russell is found among 1 in every 83 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #611 | 1 : 203 |
| United Kingdom | #295 | 1 : 83 |
| South Africa | #1,987 | 1 : 2,383 |
| Canada | #683 | 1 : 442 |
| Singapore | #987 | 1 : 1,535 |
| Iraq | #4,766 | 1 : 4,287 |
| Mexico | #3,891 | 1 : 4,058 |
| Malaysia | #5,785 | 1 : 10,003 |
| Peru | #3,112 | 1 : 5,024 |
| Saudi Arabia | #13,046 | 1 : 16,815 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Russell from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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"Rusty" - a playful twist on Russell, "Big R" - referencing his tall and husky stature, "Melody Man" - highlighting his musical talents, "Gentle Giant" - emphasizing his considerate nature and size, "Cadence" - a musical-themed nickname, "Rhythm Russ" - another musical-inspired nickname, "Heartthrob Russ" - combining his directness with his charm, "Kindred Russ" - reflecting his considerate personality, "Harmonious" - playing on his musical abilities, "Tall Tale" - a fun nickname acknowledging his height and possibly storytelling skills
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