What origin is the name Russ?

Russ comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Russ a popular name?

Russ is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Russ does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Russ?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Russ — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Russ

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Russ

Russ

Boy

english

1 syllable

Russ is an english boy's name meaning "Form of russell red-haired; form of rufus: red-haired; diminutive of rusell: red. russell was originally given as a nickname to people with red hair. also a form of rufus: red-haired".

The meaning of Russ is "Form of russell red-haired; form of rufus: red-haired; diminutive of rusell: red. russell was originally given as a nickname to people with red hair. also a form of rufus: red-haired" — a boy name of english origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Form of russell red-haired; form of rufus: red-haired; diminutive of rusell: red. russell was originally given as a nickname to people with red hair. also a form of rufus: red-haired

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Russ

Very rare in US records

What does Russ mean?

Russ is a boy name of english origin meaning "Form of russell red-haired; form of rufus: red-haired; diminutive of rusell: red. russell was originally given as a nickname to people with red hair. also a form of rufus: red-haired".

Is Russ a rare name?

Yes. Russ does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Russ

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Russ

Russ means "Form of russell red-haired; form of rufus: red-haired; diminutive of rusell: red. russell was originally given as a nickname to people with red hair. also a form of rufus: red-haired" — these names share that spirit.