Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage French Meaning & History Derived from Old French ros meaning "red", from Latin russus, a nickname for a red-haired person. Related NamesDetails RootrussusVariantsLeroux, Rousseau, RousselOther Languages & CulturesRussel, Russell(English) Roxas(Filipino) Rossi, Russo, Rossini(Italian) Rojas, Rojo(Spanish) Categories colors, hair, isograms, red, rugby union Springboks, Virtua Tennis opponent characters