Origin and Meaning of Russell

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Russell

Latin and Old French

Meaning of Russell

The name Russell comes from a surname, which is derived from the Old French nickname Rousel meaning "little red one" (originally derived from Latin "russus" meaning "red").

Famous bearers

A bearer is Russell Crowe (born 1964), a New Zealand-Australian actor. A bearer of the surname is Kurt Russell (born 1951), an American actor.

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