Russet: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Russet – Meaning: reddish-brown – Origin: Old French (from Latin) – Pronunciation: RUSS-it


Russet is an Old French (from Latin) name meaning “reddish-brown”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Russet

Meaning: Reddish-brown.

Origin: Old French (from Latin).

How to Pronounce Russet

Phonetic: RUSS-it   IPA: /ˈrʌsɪt/

Popularity of Russet

Russet doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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