Rufus vs Jediah

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 #4,241 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"known by God"

Origin: Hebrew yada and Yah

Hebrew Christian American

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Jediah Rank #4,241

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4241 for Jediah.

Is Rufus or Jediah more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Jediah at #4241 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Jediah mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Jediah means "known by God" (Hebrew yada and Yah origin).

Are Rufus and Jediah boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Jediah is primarily a boy name.