Ruffus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ruffus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 68 babies have been named Ruffus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ruffus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,663 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,663
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"flat plain, fertile coastal plain of ..."
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Scottish Gaelic origin
"descendant of the champion"
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Old Irish/Celtic origin
"one who breaks through"
#11,762 in US
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About the Name Ruffus
Ruffus is a boy name .
Ruffus is currently ranked #11,663 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ruffus include Ruf, Ruff, Ruffy, Ruffie, Ruy, Ruie, and Rufkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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