Rufus vs Ciel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4,049 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sky, heaven"

Origin: French

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Ciel Rank #4,049

Ciel is more popular, ranked #4049 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Ciel more popular?

Ciel is more popular, ranked #4049 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Ciel mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Ciel means "sky, heaven" (French origin).

Are Rufus and Ciel boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Ciel is primarily a boy name.