Emerald vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

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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Emerald Rank #4,117

Rufus Rank #4,188

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Emerald or Rufus more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Rufus mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Emerald and Rufus boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.