Russell is a male given name that originated from the surname Russell, which in turn derives from the French name russel (Old Norse rossel) "red-haired, from rus (Old Norse ros) "red hair color" and the suffix -el. Russell may be shortened to Russ or Rush.

What does Russell mean in the Bible?

What does Russell mean in the Bible? Russell is a christian boy name and it is an English originated name with multiple meanings. Russell name meaning is little redone and the associated lucky number is 7.

Is Russell a good name?

It's manly yet gentle; classic yet modern; sophisticated yet feisty. It's obviously a cute choice for a red-headed baby boy, too! Even though Russell is considered outdated by today's naming practices, it's still a risk-free choice.