Russ

Russ is an English given name originating as a short form of Russell, which derives from an Old French surname meaning red, referring to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The Old French root ultimately traces back to Latin russus, meaning red. As a given name, Russ gained independent use in the twentieth century, particularly in North America. Russell remains the most common full form, with Ross serving as a related name of partly overlapping heritage.