Russo
Pronunciation: [ r-OOS-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Russo first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 24 babies have been named Russo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Russo is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,835 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,835
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Russo
Russo is a boy name .
Russo is currently ranked #24,835 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Russo include Rus, Ruy, Ruie, and Ruskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Russo include Russell, Russel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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