Mica vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mica

Boy #4,033 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish English International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,033
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike, Mick

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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

Mica Rank #4,033
Rufus Rank #4,188

Mica is more popular, ranked #4033 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mica ___

  • Mica James
  • Mica David
  • Mica Thomas
  • Mica Alexander
  • Mica Joseph
  • Mica William

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 Mica

Eli Noa Jonah Levi Zoe

If you choose Rufus

Archie Clementine Bertie Eugenie Wilfred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mica or Rufus more popular?

Mica is more popular, ranked #4033 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Mica and Rufus mean?

Mica means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Mica and Rufus boy or girl names?

Mica is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.

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