Rayfus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rayfus
Rayfus is a variant spelling of Rufus, derived from the Latin name "Rufus" meaning "red" or "red-haired," from the Latin word "rufus." The name has roots in Roman nomenclature where it was used as a cognomen (family name) to denote physical characteristics.
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Etymology
Rayfus is a variant spelling of Rufus, derived from the Latin name "Rufus" meaning "red" or "red-haired," from the Latin word "rufus." The name has roots in Roman nomenclature where it was used as a cognomen (family name) to denote physical characteristics.
Rayfus is primarily used in English-speaking and Jewish cultures, with historical usage among early Christians (notably Saint Rufus mentioned in the New Testament) and later adoption as a given name in various Western and Jewish communities.
Rayfus currently ranks #4,494 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1952.
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