Rufous \r(u)-fous\ as a boy's name is a variant of Rufus (Latin), and the meaning of Rufous is "red-haired".

The baby name Rufous sounds like Ruffus, Reeves and Rives. Other similar baby names are Rinus, Ramos, Remus, Rochus, Ross, Rufaro, Rufino, Russ and Sofus.