Russell
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| Gender: | male | |
| Pronunciation: | RUSS-el, RUS-el, RUSS-ull | |
| Meaning: | red-haired, little red, little red one | |
| Related Names: | Roussell, Russ, Russel |
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ORIGIN AND HISTORY
The name Russell derives as a surname originating from the Old French “roussell” meaning “red headed” or “red-haired,” which stems from “rous” meaning “red.” Originally, the name was used to designate people who had red hair. The name Russell is associated with meaning “little red” or “little red one.”
The Normans brought the name to England.
POPULARITY
According to the 1990 United States Census [1], Russell ranked as the 82nd most popular male first name, the 4,204th most popular female first name and the 97th most popular last name. In the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boys' names every decade since 1880.
According to the Social Security Administration [1], in the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 500 most popular boys' names every year from 2000 (320th) through 2006 (404th).
United States Popularity of the boy's name Russell in the 21st Century:
- Year: 2006 Rank:404th
- Year: 2005 Rank:394th
- Year: 2004 Rank:366th
- Year: 2003 Rank:345th
- Year: 2002 Rank:328th
- Year: 2001 Rank:307th
- Year: 2000 Rank:320th
FACTS
- “Russell” is a name bequeathed upon babies of celebrities Benjamin Harrison and Bruce Hornsby. [1]
- “Russell” is a name given to locations in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin, USA.
- A “Jack Russell” is a type of small, terrier dog, originating in England. [1]
NAMESAKES
- “Robert 'Bob' Russell,” played by Gary Cole, is a fictional politician in the television drama “The West Wing.” [1]
FAMOUS PERSONS
- Russell Crowe – Television and film actor who won an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” for his performance in the 2000 movie Gladiator and was nominated for two other Oscars for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” for his role in the 1999 movie The Insider and the 2001 movie A Beautiful Mind. [1]
- Jamarcus Russell – Professional National Football League (NFL) quarterback who was the first pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, chosen by the Oakland Raiders. In college in 2007, he was the Sugar Bowl’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) as he led the Louisiana State University Tigers to a decided victory over Notre Dame, 41-14. [1]
- Bertrand Russell – British philosopher and activist who promoted pacifism and women’s rights.
- Russell A. Hulse – Won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1993.
- William Felton "Bill" Russell – Twelve-time NBA All Star who was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1975. He also won a gold medal with the United States National Team at the 1956 Melbourne, Australia, Olympics. [1]
NOTES
OTHER RUSSELL'S
Russell Smith, Russell Johnson, Russell Williams, Russell Jones, Russell Brown, Russell Davis, Russell Miller, Russell Wilson, Russell Moore, Russell Taylor, Russell Aaberg, Russell Aagaard, Russell Aageberg, Russell Aalsburg, Russell Aamodt, Russell Aardema, Russell Aarness, Russell Aaronson, Russell Abad, Russell Abarr, Russell Abate, Russell Abatte, Russell Abbe, Russell Abber, Russell Abbess, Russell Abbey, Russell Abbiatti, Russell Abbink, Russell Abbitt, Russell Abbptt, Russell Abbrecht, Russell Abbruzza, Russell Abbuhl, Russell Abdallah, Russell Abderson, Russell Abdo, Russell Abel, Russell Abele, Russell Abelein, Russell Abell, Russell Quay, Russell Aagre, Russell Aalberg, Russell Aaron, Russell Aasen, Russell Abada, Russell Abadeey, Russell Abadie, Russell Abair, Russell Abata, More results
Author: Rich Kachold
| Gender | male + |
| Length | 7 + |
| Meaning | red-haired, little red, little red one + |
| Meaningnc | red-haired, little red, little red one + |
| Name | russell + |
| Origin | French + |
| Popularity | 2 + |
| Pronunciation | RUSS-el, RUS-el, RUSS-ull + |
| Rank in 2000s | 359 + |
| Related | Roussell +, Russ +, and Russel + |
