Quick answer
Rufus is a boy name meaning "red-haired".
Pronunciation: Latin /ˈruː.fus/; English /ˈɹuː.fəs/.
Meaning and history
Roman cognomen meaning "red-haired" in Latin. Several early saints had this name, including one mentioned in one of Paul 's epistles in the New Testament. As a nickname it was used by William II Rufus, a king of England, because of his red hair. It came into general use in the English-speaking world after the Protestant Reformation.
Notes and context
Usage: ancient roman, english, biblical