Rufus
BoyOrigin: Latin · English
Meaning
“red-haired person”
Cultural Notes
Rufus was a common Roman cognomen denoting red hair; several early Christian saints bore the name.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1880s
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Famous People Named Rufus
- Rufus Wainwright (singer-songwriter), Rufus Sewell (actor)
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