Russell

Russell Meaning & Origin

About Russell
The name Russell is of Old French origin and is derived from the surname "Rousel," meaning "little red-haired one." It is a name that traditionally refers to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The name Russell is often associated with qualities such as strength, determination, and a fiery personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Russell are male.

Russell Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.32% 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 Russell in Braille

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

The name Russell in braille

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

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

The name Russell in sign language

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