Ruffin
RUF-in
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
555
Peak Year
#19 in 1916
First Recorded
1886
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname of Germanic origin, derived from the Germanic personal name "Hroðberht", meaning "bright fame" or "famous ruler".
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Ruffin of Rome
Pope from 1160 to 1162.
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