Gender: Male
Origin: French, English
Meaning: Russel means 'little red one' or 'red-haired'., Rufus
Pronunciation: RUH-suhl, /ˈrʌ.səl/, R AH S AH L
Popularity Rank: #12,477
Derived from the Old French name 'Rousel', meaning 'little red one' or 'fox-colored'. It can also be traced back to the Latin word 'russus' which means 'red-haired'.
The name Russel is of French, English origin and means Russel means 'little red one' or 'red-haired'., Rufus, Red-haired, Red Skinned, Little Red One. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Russel is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Saudi Arabia, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RUH-suhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈrʌ.səl/
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 Russel is recorded 3,836 times globally, ranking it as the 12,477th most common name worldwide.
Russel is most prevalent in South Africa, with 695 occurrences, making it the 2,585th most popular name in the country.
In Philippines, the name Russel is found among 1 in every 1029 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #2,585 | 1 : 3,374 |
| United States of America | #5,767 | 1 : 4,349 |
| Saudi Arabia | #7,612 | 1 : 8,899 |
| Philippines | #541 | 1 : 1,029 |
| United Kingdom | #3,531 | 1 : 2,610 |
| Bangladesh | #2,381 | 1 : 2,740 |
| Peru | #3,576 | 1 : 6,042 |
| Cameroon | #1,635 | 1 : 3,072 |
| Mexico | #5,461 | 1 : 6,575 |
| United Arab Emirates | #6,085 | 1 : 8,885 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Russel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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