Rees vs Russ

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rees

Boy #6,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardor, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English British

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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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Rees Rank #6,353

Russ Rank #6,505

Rees is more popular, ranked #6353 vs #6505 for Russ.

Is Rees or Russ more popular?

Rees is more popular, ranked #6353 compared to Russ at #6505 in the United States.

What do Rees and Russ mean?

Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Russ means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Rees and Russ boy or girl names?

Rees is primarily a boy name. Russ is primarily a boy name.