Russ Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Russ Name at a Glance

Name	Russ
Meaning	Diminutive of Rusell: Red. Russell was originally given as a nickname to people with red hair. Also a form of Rufus: Red-haired.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Russ Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Russ means “Diminutive of Rusell: Red. Russell was originally given as a nickname to people with red hair. Also a form of Rufus: Red-haired”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Russ Name Origin

Our database records Russ under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Russ a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Russ is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Russ

When considering Russ for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.