Rufus vs Castle

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 #4,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified stronghold"

Origin: Latin/Norman French

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Castle Rank #4,304

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4304 for Castle.

Is Rufus or Castle more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Castle at #4304 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Castle mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Castle means "fortified stronghold" (Latin/Norman French origin).

Are Rufus and Castle boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Castle is primarily a boy name.