Rufus vs Kyon

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

Kyon

Boy #4,173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strong, powerful, prosperous"

Origin: Korean hanja

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,173
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rufus Rank #4,188
Kyon Rank #4,173

Kyon is more popular, ranked #4173 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rufus or Kyon more popular?

Kyon is more popular, ranked #4173 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Kyon mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Kyon means "strong, powerful, prosperous" (Korean hanja origin).

Are Rufus and Kyon boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Kyon is primarily a boy name.

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