Rufus vs Gus

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 #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Gus mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Rufus and Gus boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.