Rutledge - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rutledge \r(u)-t

is of Old English and Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "root ledge; red ledge". Place name.

Rutledge has 1 variant form: Routledge.

Rutledge is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#920 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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