Rufus vs Rayner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counsel and army"

Origin: Germanic

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Rayner Rank #4,215

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4215 for Rayner.

Is Rufus or Rayner more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Rayner at #4215 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Rayner mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Rayner means "wise counsel and army" (Germanic origin).

Are Rufus and Rayner boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Rayner is primarily a boy name.