Hays vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hays

Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American 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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Hays Rank #4,204

Rufus Rank #4,188

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4204 for Hays.

Is Hays or Rufus more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Hays and Rufus mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Hays and Rufus boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.