Rufus vs Darrow

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 #4,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear, from the oak grove"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Darrow Rank #4,119

Darrow is more popular, ranked #4119 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Darrow more popular?

Darrow is more popular, ranked #4119 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Darrow mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Darrow means "spear, from the oak grove" (Old English origin).

Are Rufus and Darrow boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Darrow is primarily a boy name.