Rufus vs Elroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Elroy Rank #4,236

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4236 for Elroy.

Is Rufus or Elroy more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Elroy at #4236 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Elroy mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin).

Are Rufus and Elroy boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Elroy is primarily a boy name.