Rufus vs Priest

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 #4,128 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"religious official, one who performs sacred rites"

Origin: Old English

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Priest Rank #4,128

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Priest more popular?

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Priest mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Priest means "religious official, one who performs sacred rites" (Old English origin).

Are Rufus and Priest boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Priest is primarily a boy name.