Rufus vs Love

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 #4,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deep affection, tender devotion"

Origin: Old English

American African-American Swedish

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Love Rank #4,264

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4264 for Love.

Is Rufus or Love more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Love at #4264 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Love mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Love means "deep affection, tender devotion" (Old English origin).

Are Rufus and Love boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Love is primarily a boy name.