Charlotte 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
Full profile for Rufus →

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Rufus Rank #4,188

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Rufus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Rufus

Archie Clementine Bertie Eugenie Wilfred

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Rufus more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Rufus mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Rufus boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Rufus vs Charlotte Charlotte vs Anna Charlotte vs Harper Charlotte vs Elsie Charlotte vs Valentina
← Full profile: Charlotte ← Full profile: Rufus Browse all baby names