Russ vs Josh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russ

Boy #6,505 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Russ Rank #6,505

Josh Rank #1,742

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #6505 for Russ.

Is Russ or Josh more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Russ at #6505 in the United States.

What do Russ and Josh mean?

Russ means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old French/Norman origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Russ and Josh boy or girl names?

Russ is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.