Russ
- Pronunciation
- [Russ]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Form Of Rufus Red-Haired.
- Origin
- English
Russ Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,111 baby boys have been named Russ. The name peaked in 1959 with 350 US births that year (rank #427). In 2024, ranked #6386 nationally — 5,959 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Russ
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Russ births are: California (697), New York (306), Michigan (228).
Other English-Origin Names Like Russ
If you like Russ's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Russ's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.
Quick Facts About Russ
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Compare Russ to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Russ against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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