Name meaning
Rufus
means “red-haired”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American
- Spellings
- Rufus · Rufo
- Say it
- ROO-fus
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Rufus is the Latin word for red, a Roman nickname for red-haired men. William II of England was called William Rufus for his ruddy face. It is a warm old name in fashion again.
Roots
From Latin rūfus (red).
Where it is used
A Roman nickname.
Rufus name FAQ
What does the name Rufus mean?
Rufus means “red-haired”. From Latin rūfus (red).
Where does the name Rufus come from?
Rufus is of Latin origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Rufus?
Rufus is usually pronounced ROO-fus.
Is Rufus a boy's or a girl's name?
Rufus is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Rufus?
Related spellings and forms include Rufo.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.