Rutland - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rutland \r(u)-tla-nd, rut-land\ is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "land of roots; red land". Place name.

Similar baby names are Roland, Rowland, Rolland, Roeland, Ryland and Ryeland.

Rutland is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rutland. Click here to compare Rutland with related baby names.