Rufus vs Whitman

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 #4,125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white man, fair-haired man"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Whitman Rank #4,125

Whitman is more popular, ranked #4125 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Whitman more popular?

Whitman is more popular, ranked #4125 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Whitman mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Whitman means "white man, fair-haired man" (Old English origin).

Are Rufus and Whitman boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Whitman is primarily a boy name.