Dana vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Dana Rank #4,273

Rufus Rank #4,188

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Dana or Rufus more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Dana and Rufus mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Dana and Rufus boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.