Rufus vs Kelso

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 #4,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chalk ridge, chalk farm"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Kelso Rank #4,370

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4370 for Kelso.

Is Rufus or Kelso more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Kelso at #4370 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Kelso mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Kelso means "chalk ridge, chalk farm" (Old English origin).

Are Rufus and Kelso boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Kelso is primarily a boy name.