Rufus vs Whitten

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 #4,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white settlement, white farm"

Origin: Old English hwit + tun

English American

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Whitten Rank #4,137

Whitten is more popular, ranked #4137 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Rufus or Whitten more popular?

Whitten is more popular, ranked #4137 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Whitten mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Whitten means "white settlement, white farm" (Old English hwit + tun origin).

Are Rufus and Whitten boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Whitten is primarily a boy name.