Rufus Name Meaning
The name Rufus comes from Ancient Roman roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Rufus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Rufus Name Meaning
Ancient Roman, English, BiblicalRoman cognomen which meant "red-haired" in Latin. Several early saints had this name, including one mentioned in one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament. As a nickname it was used...
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