Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Russo

Russo

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROO-soh /ˈruː.soʊ/Medium

Meaning: A very common Italian surname from rosso ('red'), a nickname for someone red-haired or ruddy. As a first name it reads bold and surname-style.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold Italian surname-name: Russo means 'red; red-haired' (said 'ROO-soh'). Warm and modern.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumItalian
MeaningA very common Italian surname from rosso ('red'), a nickname for someone red-haired or ruddy. As a first name it reads bold and surname-style.
U.S. rank (2024)#12033 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920192024

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

Russo is a very common Italian surname from rosso ('red'), a nickname for the red-haired. Bold and surname-style as a first name, rare in the U.S. (said 'ROO-soh').

It appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and bold.

Did you know? Russo is one of the most common Italian surnames, from rosso ('red') - a nickname for someone red-haired or ruddy - a bold, warm name with a modern surname-style feel (said 'ROO-soh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Russo — Italian surname; rosso 'red'

Variations

RossoRussoeRousseau

Nicknames

RussRuso

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Russo…

Russ— a short cousin form
Marco— a like Italian name
Enzo— a like bold Italian -o name
Bruno— a like Italian surname-name

Explore names like Russo

By thememodernsurnameitalianbold
By meaningBrave / Courage

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Russo mean?

Russo is an Italian surname from rosso ('red') - a nickname for someone red-haired or ruddy.

How do you pronounce Russo?

It's said ROO-soh /ˈruː.soʊ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Russo a boy or girl name?

Russo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Russo?

Russo is a rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia