Renley 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

Renley Rank #1,171
Rufus Rank #4,188

Renley is more popular, ranked #1171 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Renley ___

  • Renley Mae
  • Renley Grace
  • Renley Claire
  • Renley Rose
  • Renley Violet
  • Renley Kate

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 Renley

Brinley Wrenly Kinsley Paisley Wilder

If you choose Rufus

Archie Clementine Bertie Eugenie Wilfred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Renley or Rufus more popular?

Renley is more popular, ranked #1171 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Renley and Rufus mean?

Renley means "from the raven meadow (possible)" (Old English origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Renley and Rufus boy or girl names?

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

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