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The baby name Russ is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rʌs/ ("Russ").

Russ is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /rʌs/ ("Russ")

What is the meaning of the name Russ ?

The baby name Russ is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rʌs/ ("Russ").

Russ is English in Origin.

Russ is an English diminutive of Russell, brought to Britain by the Normans from Old French rous/roussel, meaning “red” or “little red one.” As a medieval byname it marked a red-haired or ruddy person, later becoming a surname and then a given name. Cognate, color-based surnames include Italian Russo and French Rousseau, reflecting the same red-haired origin.

In English-speaking countries Russ has been used independently since the late 19th century, with strongest American popularity in the mid–20th century. Most bearers are formally named Russell, though Russ appears on birth records and in everyday use. Variants and related forms include Russell (standard), Russel (rarer), and Rusty (nickname); Ross is a phonetic neighbor with separate roots. The name conveys a friendly, straightforward tone and remains familiar through figures like actor Russ Tamblyn, senator Russ Feingold, and filmmaker Russ Meyer. Meaning: “red-haired,” “little red one.”

Russ has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Russ

Russ Meyer Actor · Born 1922 · United States Russ Meyer was an American filmmaker best known for his work in the genre of sexploitation films. He gained fame for directing movies like 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!' and 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'. His films were characterized by their bold and provocative style. Russ Tamblyn Actor · Born 1934 · United States Russ Tamblyn is an American actor best known for his role as Riff in the classic musical film West Side Story. He also starred in the movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and appeared in the television series Twin Peaks. Born in 1934, Tamblyn has had a long and varied career in the entertainment industry.

Russ – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #104 7 5,607
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
BW Boys 0 #150 5 4,685
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
KZ Boys 0 #260 30 6,578
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
Canada Boys 2023 #305 5 2,601
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
PH Boys 0 #355 29 11,440
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #421 9 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
CR Boys 0 #457 31 10,188
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
RU Boys 0 #479 27 12,621
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
HK Boys 0 #516 12 12,905
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
CM Boys 0 #540 11 12,054
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
BD Boys 0 #601 5 10,045
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
SG Boys 0 #676 22 17,960
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
QA Boys 0 #694 14 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
PE Boys 0 #855 24 14,506
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #879 14 7,044
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
Spain Boys 0 #915 16 5,610
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
SA Girls 0 #920 16 25,931
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
Germany Boys 0 #941 12 5,697
MX Boys 0 #957 26 16,355
MY Girls 0 #973 22 24,821
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,068 25 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,091 21 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,129 50 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,147 6 16,140
DZ 0 #1,163 14 20,130
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,455 17 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,577 38 28,008

Russ is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Russ

Russ is predominantly a boy's name.
Russ is a one syllable name, pronounced /rʌs/ ("Russ").
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Russell, Russel, Rus and Rusty.
Across languages, Russ has these equivalents: Rufus (Latin, 'red-haired'), Ross (Scottish/English, sometimes associated with 'red'), Rory (Gaelic, 'red king').
Yes — Russ ranked #305 in Canada in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Russ ranks highest in Canada (#305 in 2023).
Russ's popularity is rising. It moved from #887 in 2014 to #879 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Russ are in our database, including Russ Meyer (Actor), Russ Tamblyn (Actor).