Rutger name meaning

What does Rutger mean?

Rare boy name Rutger has its origin in Germanic, meaning of Rutger is "Fame or Spear" is used mostly in Dutch, Finnish, Scandinavian, Danish, English, Norwegian and Swedish. Rutger is a form of widespread Rüdiger.

Rüdiger's meaning is Spear, Glory and Launches and Fame is of Old High German origin is used majorly in German. Rutger is version of dominant and ceaseless Roger. Roger is equivalent of Rüdiger in Low German, German and English languages.

Also Roger is German equivalent of Rodger Whichwas Used In Northern France In Mediaeval Times. Uncommon Roger has its origin in Germanic and Old High German, Roger means "Famous Warrior and Renowned Spearman".

Rutger is German equivalent of Hruodgêr.

How do I pronounce Rutger?

The two syllabled name Rutger is pronounced, r(u)-tger. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., rut-ger.

Variants of Rutger

Rüdiger, Roger, Hrodgar, Hrodger, Hrothgar, Rudgar, Rudger, Hodge, Raj, Hruodgêr

How popular is the name Rutger?

Rutger is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1987 but could not make beyond the top 3000. There are over 263 babies that have been given the name Rutger in United States.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and achieved its top most rank of 410 in 1995. There are over 132 babies that have been given the name Rutger in Belgium.

But Rutger is a popular baby name in Netherlands where every 1 in 2000 have the name. As per our evaluation, over 10000 babies have been bestowed Rutger around the globe.

Facts

Rutger in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	7013	2344	5	12
	241	927	5	12
	241	8	5	12
	3	0	5	0

What numerology tells about Rutger?

You don't have to struggle to get the things you want because you are born under a lucky star. You don't work hard enough because you rely on luck. Even if you prefer others to do the heavy lifting for you, there's no doubt you can handle it yourself. When it comes to love, consider lowering your criteria and give people a chance to prove themselves. You have no problem working in a team but working alone suits you better.

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•  Mercurius - Mercurius's meaning is Goods, Merchandise or Merchandise has its origin in Latin is a baby boy name is used mostly in Finnish, Dutch and Swedish
•  Fiene - Fiene's meaning is He (God) Will Add or God Would Multiply used for both sexes that of Hebrew and English-American origin is used particulary in German and Low German
•  Renate - Unusual Renate is used in Norwegian and Spanish, Renate means "Born Again or Regenerate" aimed at both boys and girls came from Latin

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Famous people named Rutger

• Rutger B. Miller, United States Representative from New York
• Rutger Hauer, Dutch actor, writer, and environmentalist
• Rutger von Ascheberg, soldier, officer and civil servant in Swedish service, being appointed Lieutenant General in 1670, General in 1674, Field Marshal in 1678
• Rutger Smith, first athlete to win medals at the World Championships
• Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck, Dutch jurist
• Rutger Worm, Dutch footballer who plays as a Winger
• Rutger Hauer filmography, lists all his performances as an actor
• Rutger Beke, retired Belgian triathlete living in Leuven
• Rutger Veenstra in tvMovie De Leerling as Director
• Rutger Nygren characterized the small role of The Forgetful Man in 1956 adventure and family film Kalle Stropp, Grodan Boll och deras vänner.

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