Rufus vs Eryx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4,309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Aphrodite, Sicilian king"

Origin: Greek mythology

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Eryx Rank #4,309

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4309 for Eryx.

Is Rufus or Eryx more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Eryx at #4309 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Eryx mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Eryx means "son of Aphrodite, Sicilian king" (Greek mythology origin).

Are Rufus and Eryx boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Eryx is primarily a boy name.