Russell Simpson's 4 syllables (2 + 2) hit the Hollywood sweet spot.
Russell's 2 beats vs. Simpson's 2 create a natural cinematic snap.
Russell Simpson's softer consonants cost it screen presence.
Russell Simpson misses the alliteration hook that makes names stick.
Russell (7 letters) and Simpson (7) are balanced in length — clean on any poster or marquee.
Russell Simpson has mostly familiar phonemes with a few tricky patterns.
Russell Simpson has decent vowel richness, but stronger A and O sounds would lift it.