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The boy's name Rufus \r(u)-

is pronounced ROO-fuss. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "red-haired". Most common in the 19th century. Biblical: the name of two first-century Christians. See also Rufino and Russell.

Rufus has 2 variant forms: Ruffus and Rufous.

Baby names that sound like Rufus are Rives and Reeves.

Rufus is a very common first name for men (#411 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#15365 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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