Rufus vs Bodey

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 #4,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herald, messenger"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Bodey Rank #4,099

Bodey is more popular, ranked #4099 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Bodey more popular?

Bodey is more popular, ranked #4099 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Bodey mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Bodey means "herald, messenger" (Old English origin).

Are Rufus and Bodey boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Bodey is primarily a boy name.