Rufus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Rufus signifies red hair or complexion.
Pronunciation
ROO-foos(Latin)
ROO-fəs(English)
The name Rufus is pronounced as roo-fuhs.
Popularity
Rufus is not a very common name and falls outside of the top 1000 names in the United States; however, it has gained some popularity in recent years in the UK.

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Rufus Name meanings & History

Rufus has Latin roots and means "red-haired.". The name Rufus signifies red hair or complexion. Roman cognomen meaning "red-haired" in Latin. Several early saints had this name, including one mentioned in one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament. As a nickname it was used by William II Rufus, a king of England, because of his red hair. It came into general use in the English-speaking world after the Protestant Reformation. Rufus is a name that is used mainly in English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Rufus: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rufus:

R: Restless,Resourceful,Rational,Reason

U: Unity,Undermining,Universality,Utopia,Understanding

F: Friendly,Fun-loving,Festive,Fiery

S: Success,Status,Social Standing,Solidity,Sensuality,Security,Sex

Rufus is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Rufus Wainwright is a well-known musician and songwriter who bears this name. Rufus Sewell is a popular English actor who has appeared in many films and television series.

2.) Rufus (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Red-haired

Other Forms: Ruffus


3.) Rufus (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) redhead.

Other Forms: Rayfus, Ruefus, Rufe, Ruffis, Ruffus, Rufo, Rufous


4.) Rufus (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) redhead

Other Forms: Fue, Rufas, Rufes, Ruffie, Ruffis, Ruffy, Rufous


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