Boy
Russell
“red-haired”
- Origin
- French
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- 46 of 100Uncommon
- Nicknames
- Russ
About the name Russell
Russell is a masculine first name meaning “red-haired”, with roots in French. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon. Common nicknames include Russ.
Frequently asked about Russell
- What does the name Russell mean?
- The first name Russell means “red-haired”.
- Where does the name Russell come from?
- Russell has its roots in French.
- Is Russell a girls' or boys' name?
- Russell is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Russell?
- Russell is a relatively uncommon first name.
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