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Russ

ruhs

Popularity

#6386

rising

Letters

4

Syllables

1

Origin

French

Total Births

6,111

Peak Year

#350 in 1959

First Recorded

1898

Style

Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Short form of Russell, meaning 'red-haired' or 'fox-colored' in French.

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Russ Tamblyn

    American actor and dancer.

  • Russ Feingold

    American politician.

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Personality Traits

friendlyoutgoingreliabledetermined

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