Rufus vs Jak

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Jak Rank #4,143

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Jak more popular?

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Jak mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Jak means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Rufus and Jak boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Jak is primarily a boy name.