Rutger - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Rutger \r(u)-tger, rut-ger\ is a variant of Roger. Meaning of Rutger is "renowned spearman".

The baby name Rutger sounds like Ruttger and Rudiger. Other similar baby names are Ranger, Ritter, Rufiger and Rodger.

Rutger is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rutger. Compare Rutger with related baby names.