Rufus vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Ralf Rank #32,528

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Rufus or Ralf more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Ralf mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Rufus and Ralf boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.