Russel

Russel Meaning & Origin

About Russel
The name Russel is of Old French origin and is derived from the surname "Rousel," meaning "little red-haired one" or "red-haired." It is a variant of the name Russell and is often associated with individuals who have red or reddish-brown hair. The name Russel also carries connotations of warmth, energy, and a vibrant personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Russel are male.

Russel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrəsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Russel in Braille

Here's how to represent Russel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Russel in braille

How to Spell the Name Russel in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Russel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Russel in sign language

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