Rufus vs Rudolph

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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Girl #38,377 Most Popular

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Rudolph Rank #38,377

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #38377 for Rudolph.

Is Rufus or Rudolph more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Rudolph at #38377 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Rudolph mean?

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

Are Rufus and Rudolph boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Rudolph is primarily a girl name.