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Russ

Boy NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

Short form of RUSSELL.

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Russ and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

Leadership

Charisma

Success

Adventure

Courage

Famous People Named Russ

Russ Chauvenet

Louis Russell Chauvenet (February 12, 1920 – June 24, 2003) was a champion chess player and one of the founders of science fiction fandom.

AmbitionResilienceSuccess

Russ Rymer

Russ Rymer (born May 17, 1952) is an American author and freelance journalist who has contributed articles to the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, National Geographic, Harper’s,.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award

The Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award is an American award presented to a comic book artist whose first professional work appeared within the previous two years.

CharismaCreativity

Russ Hodges

Russell Pleasant Hodges (June 18, 1910 – April 19, 1971) was an American sportscaster who did play-by-play for several baseball teams, most notably the New York/San Francisco Giants.

Russ Parsons

Russ Parsons is a food writer and columnist.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

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Kenzo, meaning 'strong and healthy,' shares a sense of understated strength and resilience, similar to the implied qualities of 'Russ'.

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Evokes a sense of exploration and rugged individualism, mirroring the potential for adventure associated with 'Russ'.

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