Russ

Russ is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Russ at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Russ

Russ belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Russ first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #427 in 1959, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 6,111 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Russ in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#427 in 1959
Peak year
1959
Babies named Russ in 2024
14
Total since 1880
6,111

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Russ mean?

The meaning of Russ is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Russ a boy or girl name?

Russ is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Russ?

Russ comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Russ?

Russ first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #427 in 1959, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].