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Name Origin

Rufin is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'red-haired.' It's derived from the Latin adjective 'rufus,' which means 'red' or 'ruddy.'

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Famous People

Rufin de la Croix (1625-1697)

French Benedictine monk and writer

  • Author of the treatise 'De l'histoire des saints'
  • Known for his theological works

Rufin Gambrel (1880-1945)

American baseball player

  • Played Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals

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