At a glance
700 dogs named Rufus appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).
How popular is Rufus?
#159dog name of 19,856
1 in 581male dogs
700dogs in the records
#368cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 1%Boys 86%Not recorded 13%
1% girls · 99% boys among 607 dogs with a recorded sex
Rufus over the years
SteadyDogs named Rufus per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 53 named Rufus
- 28 named Rufus
- 27 named Rufus
- 23 named Rufus
- 22 named Rufus
Names that sound like Rufus
Questions
Is Rufus a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).
How popular is Rufus for dogs?
Rufus is the #159 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 700 dogs in public records. The name is steady.
How do you pronounce Rufus?
Rufus is said in 2 syllables: Ru·fus. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Rufus?
Roofus, Ruffus and Rufis sound similar.
What breeds are often named Rufus?
Labrador Retrievers, Pit Bulls and Poodles are the breeds most often called Rufus.