Rufus vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Augustus mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Rufus and Augustus boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.