Rufe
Pronunciation: [ r-OOF ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,370
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rufe
Rufe is a boy name .
Rufe is currently ranked #34,370 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Rufe include Rufus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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