Rufus

Pronunciation: [ r-OOF-uhs ]

Girl Name #48,791 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rufus is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OOF-uhs.

Parents who love the name Rufus often also consider Ruth, Ruby, Ruthie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #48,791
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ruf Ruy Rufie

Also a Boy Name

Rufus is also used as a boy name, ranked #4188.

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Similar Names

Ruth Ruby Ruthie Rufus Russell Rudolph Ruben Rubin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rufus

Is Rufus a boy or girl name?

Rufus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #48791. As a boy name, it is ranked #4188. Rufus is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Rufus?

Rufus is pronounced r-OOF-uhs.

How popular is the name Rufus?

Rufus is currently ranked #48791 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Rufus?

Common nicknames for Rufus include Ruf, Ruy, and Rufie.

Is Rufus a common or rare name?

Rufus is an uncommon name, ranked #48791 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rufus

Rufus is a girl name .

Is Rufus a boy or girl name? Rufus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,791 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,188. Rufus is more commonly used as a boy name.

Rufus is currently ranked #48,791 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Rufus include Ruf, Ruy, and Rufie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.