Mustafa vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mustafa

Boy #821 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the pure and selected"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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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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Mustafa Rank #821

Rufus Rank #4,188

Mustafa is more popular, ranked #821 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Mustafa or Rufus more popular?

Mustafa is more popular, ranked #821 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Mustafa and Rufus mean?

Mustafa means "the pure and selected" (Arabic origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Mustafa and Rufus boy or girl names?

Mustafa is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.