Ciel vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciel

Boy #4,049 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sky, heaven"

Origin: French

French Japanese-influenced English

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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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Ciel Rank #4,049

Rufus Rank #4,188

Ciel is more popular, ranked #4049 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Ciel or Rufus more popular?

Ciel is more popular, ranked #4049 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Ciel and Rufus mean?

Ciel means "sky, heaven" (French origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Ciel and Rufus boy or girl names?

Ciel is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.