Meaning: Dutch form of Roger
The story
Rutger is the Dutch form of Roger. The local pronunciation and spelling belong to a longstanding Germanic name family, rather than to an invented contemporary word.
Spellings & variants
- Roger
- Rüdiger
- Rogier
- Ruggero
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Rutger comes from Dutch.
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