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Rufus - Origin and Meaning of the name
[ 2 syll. ru-fus, ruf-us ] The boy name Rufus is pronounced as RUWFahS KEY. Rufus is primarily used in English and it is of Latin origin. Rufus has the meaning ruddy, red-haired. Derived literally from the element 'rufus' which has the meaning red. The name was originally a Roman nickname. It was borne by William II of England (1056-1100), the son and successor of William the Conqueror; he was known as 'William Rufus' in reference to his ruddy complexion or red hair. The given name was first used by English speakers in the 19th century.