Rufus vs Hays

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 #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Hays Rank #4,204

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4204 for Hays.

Is Rufus or Hays more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Hays mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Rufus and Hays boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.