Rufus
What does Rufus mean?
Brave, red-haired warrior.
What's the origin of Rufus?
Latin
How is Rufus pronounced?
ˈruːfəs
What does it say about you to have a cat named Rufus?
There is no one definitive answer to this question. Some people might say that Rufus is a name that is indicative of strength and courage, while others might say that it is simply a whimsical name. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide what meaning they ascribe to the name Rufus.
Is Rufus a good cat name?
Rufus has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. Rufus is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!
Rufus is found in these categories:
biblical
Rufus, meaning red in Latin, references Esau's fiery hair in Genesis.
playful
Rufus means red, perfect for fiery, mischievous felines!
traditional
Popular for centuries, this Latin-rooted moniker means "red-haired" in English.
hipster
Unconventional, vintage charm makes this feline moniker a cool, offbeat choice.
Popularity
Based on likes, Rufus ranks #198 with users of MeowNames.com.
Rufus is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Rufus is considerably more popular than most other cat names.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Rufus was, over the past 30 days, the 255th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.
As of August 2025, Rufus is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.
In the past week, Rufus was viewed 51 times, and liked 1 times.
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