Meaning A boy's name of Latin origin, it means "red-haired one." Origin of Rufus Latin Popular Middle Names Dewayne, Garrett, Hughes, Lee Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Rufus RUWH-FAAS Similar Names Flyn Roderigo Riordain Ricard Rosselin Rousset Rousskin Ruff Ruffe Rushe Year by Year Popularity of Rufus