Rufus vs Aureus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

English American Ancient Roman European

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Boy #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin-speaking English (rare)

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Aureus Rank #18,328

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Is Rufus or Aureus more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Aureus mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Rufus and Aureus boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Aureus is primarily a boy name.