Kush vs Russ

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kush

Boy #4,566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Ham (Biblical)"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Indian Ethiopian African

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Boy #6,505 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American Scottish

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Kush Rank #4,566

Russ Rank #6,505

Kush is more popular, ranked #4566 vs #6505 for Russ.

Is Kush or Russ more popular?

Kush is more popular, ranked #4566 compared to Russ at #6505 in the United States.

What do Kush and Russ mean?

Kush means "son of Ham (Biblical)" (Hebrew origin). Russ means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Kush and Russ boy or girl names?

Kush is primarily a boy name. Russ is primarily a boy name.