Rufus vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Cavan Rank #4,288

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Rufus or Cavan more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Cavan mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rufus and Cavan boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.