The baby name Rufio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈruːfi.oʊ/ (ROO-fee-oh); also often /ˈrʌfi.oʊ/ (RUH-fee-oh).
Rufio is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Rufio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈruːfi.oʊ/ (ROO-fee-oh); also often /ˈrʌfi.oʊ/ (RUH-fee-oh).
Rufio is Latin in Origin.
Rufio is a Latinate given name rooted in the Roman cognomen Rufus and the related nomen Rufius, from Latin rufus, “red-haired, ruddy.” In Romance languages it appears sporadically as a creative or literary form; Spanish and Italian more commonly use Rufino (from Rufinus) or Rufo.
Rufus and Rufinus were borne by many Romans and early Christian saints, keeping the root visible across Europe. The specific form Rufio gained modern visibility through literature - e.g., George Bernard Shaw’s Caesar and Cleopatra - and especially pop culture via the charismatic Lost Boys leader in the 1991 film Hook, prompting modest use in English-speaking countries. Related variants include Rufus, Rufinus, Rufino, Rufo, French/Slavic Rufin, and the feminine Rufina. Across these, the meaning remains “red-haired; ruddy,” once a nickname for coloring and now a bold, upbeat choice with Roman flair.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2019 | #887 | 5 | 7,235 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Rufio is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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