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Rousse

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Pronounced ROOS /ˈrus/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the French rousse ('red-haired; russet', feminine of roux) and a modern coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Red-haired; russet: Rousse is French. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ROOS'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowFrench, American
MeaningVariously from the French rousse ('red-haired; russet', feminine of roux) and a modern coinage; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#9346 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 31

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520192025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rousse comes variously from the French rousse ('red-haired; russet', feminine of roux) and a modern coinage (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ROOS').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, red-haired at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rousse means 'red-haired; russet' in French (feminine of roux) — a crisp, distinctive name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ROOS').
Overall data confidence 20%
References — Rousse — French; routes uncertain

Variations

RouseeRoux

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rousse mean?

Rousse is variously French 'red-haired; russet' (feminine of roux) and a modern coinage; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Rousse?

It's said ROOS /ˈrus/ — one syllable.

Is Rousse a boy or girl name?

Rousse is a girl's name.

How popular is Rousse?

Rousse is a very rare name in the U.S.

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