Kollin 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

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Popularity Comparison

Kollin Rank #4,020
Rufus Rank #4,188

Kollin is more popular, ranked #4020 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kollin ___

  • Kollin James
  • Kollin Edward
  • Kollin Thomas
  • Kollin Michael
  • Kollin Patrick
  • Kollin Reed

Rufus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kollin

Declan Maeve Kieran Fiona Brendan

If you choose Rufus

Archie Clementine Bertie Eugenie Wilfred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kollin or Rufus more popular?

Kollin is more popular, ranked #4020 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Kollin and Rufus mean?

Kollin means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Kollin and Rufus boy or girl names?

Kollin is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.

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