Rufus Campos

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rufus Campos — Latin
38K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rufus Campos is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Rufus is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Rufus is a masculine given name, a surname, an Ancient Roman cognomen and a nickname (from Latin rufus, "red"). Notable people with the name include: Given name Marcus Caelius Rufus, (28 May 82 BC – after 48 BC), orator and politician in the late Roman Republic Rufus Ada George (born 1940), Nigerian politician Rufus Aladesanmi III (born 1945), Yoruban king Rufus Applegarth (1844–1921), American lawyer and politician Rufus A. The surname Campos: Adrián Campos (1960–2021), Spanish racing driver Adrián Campos Jr. (born 1988), Spanish racing driver Ángelo Campos (born 1993), Peruvian football player Alex Campos (born 1976), Colombian singer Álvaro de Campos, one of Fernando Pessoa's various heteronyms Ana Karen Guadiana Campos (born 2002), Mexican tennis player Andrey Campos (born 1978), Costa Rican football player Ane Campos (born 1999), Spanish footballer António Campos (1922–1999), Portuguese film director Arsenio Campos (1946–2025), Mexican actor Arsenio Martínez Campos (1831–1900), Spanish military officer and revolutionary Bernardo. Rufus is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 38K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rufus reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rufus

Latin

Rufus is a masculine given name, a surname, an Ancient Roman cognomen and a nickname (from Latin rufus, "red"). Notable people with the name include: Given name Marcus Caelius Rufus, (28 May 82 BC – after 48 BC), orator and politician in the late Roman Republic Rufus Ada George (born 1940), Nigerian politician Rufus Aladesanmi III (born 1945), Yoruban king Rufus Applegarth (1844–1921), American lawyer and politician Rufus A.

Surname: Campos

Spanish

Adrián Campos (1960–2021), Spanish racing driver Adrián Campos Jr. (born 1988), Spanish racing driver Ángelo Campos (born 1993), Peruvian football player Alex Campos (born 1976), Colombian singer Álvaro de Campos, one of Fernando Pessoa's various heteronyms Ana Karen Guadiana Campos (born 2002), Mexican tennis player Andrey Campos (born 1978), Costa Rican football player Ane Campos (born 1999), Spanish footballer António Campos (1922–1999), Portuguese film director Arsenio Campos (1946–2025), Mexican actor Arsenio Martínez Campos (1831–1900), Spanish military officer and revolutionary Bernardo.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rufus is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Rufus by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Rufus Campos

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Rufus Campos:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Rufus?
The first name Rufus originates from Latin. Rufus is a masculine given name, a surname, an Ancient Roman cognomen and a nickname (from Latin rufus, "red"). Notable people with the name include: Given name Marcus Caelius Rufus, (28 May 82 BC – after 48 BC), orator and politician in the late Roman Republic Rufus Ada George (born 1940), Nigerian politician Rufus Aladesanmi III (born 1945), Yoruban king Rufus Applegarth (1844–1921), American lawyer and politician Rufus A.
When was Rufus most popular?
The name Rufus reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Campos?
The surname Campos originates from Spanish. Adrián Campos (1960–2021), Spanish racing driver Adrián Campos Jr. (born 1988), Spanish racing driver Ángelo Campos (born 1993), Peruvian football player Alex Campos (born 1976), Colombian singer Álvaro de Campos, one of Fernando Pessoa's various heteronyms Ana Karen Guadiana Campos (born 2002), Mexican tennis player Andrey Campos (born 1978), Costa Rican football player Ane Campos (born 1999), Spanish footballer António Campos (1922–1999), Portuguese film director Arsenio Campos (1946–2025), Mexican actor Arsenio Martínez Campos (1831–1900), Spanish military officer and revolutionary Bernardo.
What are the origins of the name Rufus Campos?
The name Rufus Campos combines two different traditions: the first name Rufus has Latin roots, while the surname Campos originates from Spanish.
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