Boy Name
Rutger
"Germanic name meaning 'fame' and 'spear', derived from the elements 'hrod' and 'gar'."
About the Name Rutger
Meaning
Germanic name meaning 'fame' and 'spear', derived from the elements 'hrod' and 'gar'.
Origin
Dutch/GermanicGender
Boy
First Letter
RRutger is a boy name of Dutch/Germanic origin. The name means "Germanic name meaning 'fame' and 'spear', derived from the elements 'hrod' and 'gar'." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Dutch/Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
-- 1960
-- 1970
#16 1980
#151 1990
#86 2000
#11 2010
#5 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Rutger
- RH Rutger Hauer (actor)