Rutger
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- German Form Of Roger
- Origin
- German
Rutger Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 269 baby boys have been named Rutger. The name peaked in 1993 with 23 US births that year (rank #3018).
Top States for Rutger
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rutger births are: California (5).
Other German-Origin Names Like Rutger
If you like Rutger's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rutger's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Rutger
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Compare Rutger to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rutger against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).