Rufo

Male

Meaning

Red-haired one.

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈruːfoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Rufo:

Dogs named Rufo tend to be loving, brave, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Rufo?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique and fun name.

Is Rufo a good dog name?

Rufo has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Rufo isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,676
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
2,194
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Rufo is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rufo was, in the past month, the 568th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Rufo is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Rufo was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Rufo's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Rufo is most adored in Pennsylvania, California and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Michigan, Massachusetts and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Rufo.

Most popular breeds named Rufo:

  1. Pomeranian
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. Boxer
  4. German Shepherd
  5. Chow Chow

Rufo is found in these categories:

spanish dog names
spanish

Common Spanish surname, means "red" or "red-haired" in English.

Dog names like Rufo:

Home-ruler
Shield rim
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Brave Ruler
Apple
Famous Wolf
Rufo dog name meaning

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