Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage English Pronounced Pron. RUS-əl [key·IPA] Meaning & History From a Norman French nickname that meant "little red one", perhaps originally describing a person with red hair. Related NamesDetails VariantRusselOther Languages & CulturesRoxas(Filipino) Leroux, Roux, Rousseau, Roussel(French) Rossi, Russo, Rossini(Italian) Rojas, Rojo(Spanish) Given Name DescendantRussell(English) Categories brand names, child actors, colors, comedians, Doctor Who actors, Family Affair characters, Formula One drivers, hair, NBA players, red, sizes, Star Wars actors, Virtua Tennis opponent characters