Grover vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grover

Boy #4,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grove dweller, one who lives near a grove"

Origin: Old English

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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Grover Rank #4,167

Rufus Rank #4,188

Grover is more popular, ranked #4167 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Grover or Rufus more popular?

Grover is more popular, ranked #4167 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Grover and Rufus mean?

Grover means "grove dweller, one who lives near a grove" (Old English origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Grover and Rufus boy or girl names?

Grover is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.