Rufus vs Grover

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 #4,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grove dweller, one who lives near a grove"

Origin: Old English

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Grover Rank #4,167

Grover is more popular, ranked #4167 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Grover more popular?

Grover is more popular, ranked #4167 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Grover mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Grover means "grove dweller, one who lives near a grove" (Old English origin).

Are Rufus and Grover boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Grover is primarily a boy name.