Regan vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Regan

Girl #2,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king, royal one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,346
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rege, Rea

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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

Regan Rank #2,346
Rufus Rank #4,188

Regan is more popular, ranked #2346 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Regan ___

  • Regan Grace
  • Regan Claire
  • Regan Marie
  • Regan Jane
  • Regan Elizabeth
  • Regan Rose

Rufus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Declan Fiona Connell Maeve Cian

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Archie Clementine Bertie Eugenie Wilfred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Regan or Rufus more popular?

Regan is more popular, ranked #2346 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Regan and Rufus mean?

Regan means "little king, royal one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Regan and Rufus boy or girl names?

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

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