Russ
Meaning of Russ
Russ is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as RUHS (/rʌs/). The name Russ is a variation of the name Russell. In terms of popularity in the United States, Russ has seen fluctuating occurrences over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 5-21 newborn boys per year. The highest rank it achieved was in 1913 when it reached the 2273rd position. Although not as common nowadays, Russ still holds historical significance and can be a unique choice for parents looking for a traditional yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as RUHS (/rʌs/)
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Notable People Named Russ
| Russ Feingold - Russell Dana Feingold is a former United States Senator from Wisconsin and member of the Democratic Party. |
| Russ Taff - Russell Taff is an American gospel singer and songwriter known for his diverse musical styles and performances with groups like the Imperials and the Gaither Vocal Band. He is recognized for songs like "Praise the Lord" and "We Will Stand" and has received numerous Dove and Grammy awards throughout his career. |
| Russ Ortiz - Russell Reid Ortiz is a former professional baseball pitcher who played for several Major League Baseball teams, including the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, and Arizona Diamondbacks. |
| Russ Tamblyn - Russell Irving Tamblyn, also known as Rusty Tamblyn, is an American film and television actor and dancer. |
| Russ Grimm - Russell Scott Grimm is a former professional football player known for his successful career as a guard for the Washington Redskins and his subsequent coaching roles with several NFL teams. |
| Russell James Vitale, known as Russ, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for his successful albums and hit singles. |
| Russ Karpisek is a former Nebraska state legislator who served in the Nebraska Legislature from 2007 to 2015. |
| Russ Columbo, an American baritone, songwriter, violinist, and actor, is renowned for his romantic ballads and compositions such as "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love," "Prisoner of Love," and "Too Beautiful for Words." |
| Russ Hodges was an American sportscaster known for his iconic call of Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard 'Round the World" and his play-by-play for the New York Giants / San Francisco Giants. |
| Russ Potts - Harry Russell Potts Jr. was an American businessman, journalist, and politician who served as a Republican state senator in Virginia and ran as an independent candidate for Governor of Virginia in 2005. |
| Russ Van Atta - Russell Van Atta was a professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Browns, later serving as sheriff of Sussex County, New Jersey. |
| Russ Jackson - Russell Stanley Jackson is a former professional Canadian football player who spent his entire 12-year career with the Ottawa Rough Riders and is considered the best Canadian-born quarterback to play in the CFL. |
| Russ Freeman - Russell Donald Freeman was a renowned bebop and cool jazz pianist and composer. |
| Russ Freeman is a smooth jazz guitarist and the founder of The Rippingtons. |
| Russ Hamilton is an American poker player who won the 1994 World Series of Poker main event and later became involved in a cheating scandal with Ultimate Bet. |
