Brad vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

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Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

English American Ancient Roman European

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Brad Rank #4,135

Rufus Rank #4,188

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Brad or Rufus more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Brad and Rufus mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Brad and Rufus boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.