Hays vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hays

Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,204
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hays Rank #4,204
Rufus Rank #4,188

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4204 for Hays.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hays ___

  • Hays William
  • Hays Thomas
  • Hays Edward
  • Hays James
  • Hays Robert
  • Hays Alexander

Rufus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Brooks Reed Lake Ellis Quinn

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Archie Clementine Bertie Eugenie Wilfred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hays or Rufus more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Hays and Rufus mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Hays and Rufus boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.

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