Ruger
ROO-gur
Popularity
#2034
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
2,256
Peak Year
#173 in 2016
First Recorded
1993
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A surname of German origin, possibly related to the word 'rough' or a variant of Roger.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Sturm Ruger
Co-founder of the American firearms company Sturm, Ruger & Co.
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