Rufus vs Kage

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 #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, silhouette"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Kage Rank #4,127

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Kage more popular?

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Kage mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Kage means "shade, silhouette" (Japanese origin).

Are Rufus and Kage boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Kage is primarily a boy name.