Mia vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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

Mia Rank #5
Rufus Rank #4,188

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

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 Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Rufus

Archie Clementine Bertie Eugenie Wilfred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Rufus more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Mia and Rufus mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Mia and Rufus boy or girl names?

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

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