Rufus vs Whittaker

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 #4,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dweller at the white cultivated land"

Origin: Old English

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Whittaker Rank #4,277

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4277 for Whittaker.

Is Rufus or Whittaker more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Whittaker at #4277 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Whittaker mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Whittaker means "dweller at the white cultivated land" (Old English origin).

Are Rufus and Whittaker boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Whittaker is primarily a boy name.