The baby name Rufus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈruːfəs/ (ROO-fuhs).
Rufus is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Rufus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈruːfəs/ (ROO-fuhs).
Rufus is Latin in Origin.
From Latin rufus, “red-haired” or “ruddy,” Rufus began as a Roman cognomen marking hair color or complexion. It entered the Christian name stock early: several martyrs bore it, and a Rufus is greeted in the New Testament (Romans 16:13; often linked to Mark 15:21). Through saintly veneration the name traveled across the Latin West.
In English, use is attested since the Middle Ages, reinforced by William II of England, nicknamed William Rufus for his red hair. The name enjoyed periodic revivals in the 18th–19th centuries, declining in the U.S. by mid-20th century yet retaining steady British appeal as a quirky traditional choice. Variants and related forms include Latin Rufinus; Spanish/Italian Rufo and Rufino; French/Polish Rufin; Russian Ruf; diminutive Rufe in English; and feminine counterparts Rufina (Spanish, Italian, Russian) and Rufine (French). Core meaning remains “red-haired,” with connotations of warmth and vigor.
| Rufus Wainwright Rufus Wainwright is a Canadian musician known for his distinctive voice and theatrical pop music. He gained fame with songs like 'Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk' and 'Hallelujah.' Born in 1973, he has also composed operas and performed with orchestras around the world. | Rufus Thomas Rufus Thomas was a vibrant musician and entertainer from the United States, best known for his energetic performances and hit songs like 'Walking the Dog' and 'Do the Funky Chicken'. He played a significant role in the development of rhythm and blues and soul music, particularly through his work with Stax Records. His lively stage presence and catchy tunes made him a beloved figure in the music industry. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus | Tiger Taylor | Roger Taylor | singer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2013 | #1 | — | 745 |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #134 | 4 | 1,769 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #168 | 15 | 1,509 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #226 | 10 | 6,830 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| NG | 0 | #244 | 21 | 5,926 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #248 | 2 | 5,568 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #252 | 5 | 7,111 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #290 | 4 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #294 | 3 | 6,578 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #302 | 5 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #324 | 8 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #326 | 10 | 6,459 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #336 | 10 | 8,138 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #385 | 1,007 | 16,906 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #406 | 22 | 2,041 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| France | Boys | 2012 | #412 | 3 | 2,840 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| ZA | 0 | #429 | 19 | 14,421 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #502 | 4 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #508 | 20 | 12,905 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #523 | 4 | 12,621 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #526 | 165 | 3,552 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #527 | 24 | 12,054 |
| LY | 0 | #555 | 5 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #563 | 3 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #584 | 4 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #686 | 12 | 17,960 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #697 | 90 | 15,093 |
| IT | 0 | #702 | 13 | 4,183 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #738 | 6 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #802 | 5 | 18,755 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #840 | 357 | 25,619 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #867 | 26 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #868 | 14 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #903 | 28 | 5,610 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #918 | 9 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #925 | 27 | 5,873 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #928 | 25 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #988 | 14 | 16,750 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,027 | 7 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,077 | 16 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,083 | 29 | 25,439 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,403 | 69 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Rufus is popular in 62 countries — most recent births per country:
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