Rufes
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,020
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rufes
Rufes is a boy name .
Rufes is currently ranked #29,020 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rufes include Ruf, Ruy, Ruie, and Rufkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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