Ruffin
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ruffin
Ruffin derives from the Latin name Rufinus, which comes from the Roman cognomen Rufus, meaning "red" or "red-haired" in reference to hair or complexion color.
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Etymology
Ruffin derives from the Latin name Rufinus, which comes from the Roman cognomen Rufus, meaning "red" or "red-haired" in reference to hair or complexion color. The name was used in early Christian contexts, particularly among Italian and French populations, with Saint Rufinus being an early Christian martyr venerated in Catholic tradition.
Ruffin currently ranks #13,857 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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