Rufus vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Nyx Rank #4,134

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Nyx mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Rufus and Nyx boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.