Rufus vs Klyde

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 #4,010 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the cleansing one, the rinser"

Origin: Brythonic/Proto-Celtic

American Scottish

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Klyde Rank #4,010

Klyde is more popular, ranked #4010 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Klyde more popular?

Klyde is more popular, ranked #4010 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Klyde mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Klyde means "the cleansing one, the rinser" (Brythonic/Proto-Celtic origin).

Are Rufus and Klyde boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Klyde is primarily a boy name.