Russ
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Rose, the flower
Origin: English (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #5008 in 2025 with 20 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Rouss, meaning rose, the flower.
Similar names: rus, rous, rouss, rush, rushi, russo, rusty, remus
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Russ? About 1 in 166,425 babies born in 2025 were named Russ, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Russ
What does the name Russ mean?
Russ means “Rose, the flower” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Russ?
Russ has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Rose, the flower”.
How popular is Russ?
Russ ranked #4857 in 2025 — given to 20 babies that year.
When was Russ most popular?
Russ peaked in 1959 with 350 babies registered that year.
Is Russ a boy or girl name?
Russ is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Russs in registered births are male.
Is the name Russ rising or falling in popularity?
Russ has risen 400 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5257 in 2020 to #4857 in 2025.
How long has Russ been recorded?
Russ appears in birth records across 114 years — from 1898 through 2025.