Little red one
Originally a diminutive of Russell, which stems from the Old French word 'roussel', meaning red-haired or ruddy-complexioned. It was often used as a nickname for someone with red hair before becoming an independent given name.
Less common today
Russ isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,353 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American rapper and singer-songwriter
American film director and photographer
American actor and dancer known for West Side Story
Former United States Senator from Wisconsin
Member of the American rock band The Association
The neighbor character in the film Honey, I Shrunk the Kids · Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
