Rufous - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Rufous \r(u)-fous\ is a variant of Rufus (Latin), and the meaning of Rufous is "red-haired".

The baby name Rufous sounds like Ruffus, Reeves and Rives. Other similar baby names are Rinus, Ramos, Remus, Rochus, Ross, Rufaro, Rufino, Russ and Sofus.

Rufous is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rufous. Compare Rufous with related baby names.