Rufus

Rufus Meaning & Origin

About Rufus
The name Rufus is of Latin origin and means "red-haired" or "red-colored." It is derived from the Latin word "rufus," which translates to "red" or "reddish." Rufus is often associated with individuals who have red hair or a reddish complexion. The name has historical significance and has been used in various cultures throughout history.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rufus are male.

Rufus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 8% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 F AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈrufəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rufus in Braille

Here's how to represent Rufus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rufus in braille

How to Spell the Name Rufus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rufus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rufus in sign language

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