Rufus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rufus
The name Rufus derives from the Latin adjective "rufus," meaning "red" or "red-haired," and was commonly used in ancient Rome as a cognomen or descriptive nickname.
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Etymology
The name Rufus derives from the Latin adjective "rufus," meaning "red" or "red-haired," and was commonly used in ancient Rome as a cognomen or descriptive nickname. The name has been adopted across Western Christian cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, and gained historical prominence through figures such as William II of England (known as William Rufus) and early Christian saints.
Rufus currently ranks #4,019 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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