Baylon vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Ancient Roman European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,188
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rufe, Rue

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baylon Rank #4,365
Rufus Rank #4,188

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4365 for Baylon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylon ___

  • Baylon James
  • Baylon Lee
  • Baylon Scott
  • Baylon Thomas
  • Baylon Wayne
  • Baylon Ray

Rufus ___

  • Rufus James
  • Rufus Henry
  • Rufus George
  • Rufus Arthur
  • Rufus Thomas
  • Rufus William

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Baylon

Waylon Colton Briar Savannah Leighton

If you choose Rufus

Archie Clementine Bertie Eugenie Wilfred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylon or Rufus more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Baylon at #4365 in the United States.

What do Baylon and Rufus mean?

Baylon means "courtyard, enclosure" (Old French origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Baylon and Rufus boy or girl names?

Baylon is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.

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