Rufus vs Kaio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Ancient Roman European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,188
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kaio

Boy #4,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, be happy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,096
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rufus Rank #4,188
Kaio Rank #4,096

Kaio is more popular, ranked #4096 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rufus or Kaio more popular?

Kaio is more popular, ranked #4096 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Kaio mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Kaio means "rejoice, be happy" (Latin origin).

Are Rufus and Kaio boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Kaio is primarily a boy name.

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