Jebediah vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jebediah

Boy #4,315 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Amish

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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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Jebediah Rank #4,315

Rufus Rank #4,188

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4315 for Jebediah.

Is Jebediah or Rufus more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Jebediah at #4315 in the United States.

What do Jebediah and Rufus mean?

Jebediah means "friend of God" (Hebrew origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Jebediah and Rufus boy or girl names?

Jebediah is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.