Rufus vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Dana Rank #4,273

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Rufus or Dana more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Dana mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Rufus and Dana boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a boy name.