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Rufus

Boy

Latin origin ยท /ROO-fuhs/ ยท vintage

Meaning: A Roman cognomen meaning red-haired.

Popularity 92/1002 syllablesPeaked 1922โ†“ Falling

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Most popular in the 1920s.

Today, Rufus is one of the most common baby names (popularity 92/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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