Rufus vs Lucious

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 #4,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, bringer of light"

Origin: Latin

Latin English American African American

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Lucious Rank #4,142

Lucious is more popular, ranked #4142 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Lucious more popular?

Lucious is more popular, ranked #4142 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Lucious mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Lucious means "light, bringer of light" (Latin origin).

Are Rufus and Lucious boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Lucious is primarily a boy name.