Rufus vs Wilber

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 #4,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, brilliant"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Rufus Rank #4,188

Wilber Rank #4,254

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4254 for Wilber.

Is Rufus or Wilber more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Wilber at #4254 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Wilber mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Wilber means "resolute, brilliant" (Germanic origin).

Are Rufus and Wilber boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Wilber is primarily a boy name.