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, Formula One drivers, hair, NBA players, red, sizes, Star Wars actors, Virtua Tennis opponent characters