Rufus vs Lavern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Lavern Rank #4,147

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Lavern more popular?

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Lavern mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Rufus and Lavern boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.