Rutger
ROOT-ger
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
269
Peak Year
#23 in 1993
First Recorded
1987
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Rutger is a Dutch and German male name of Germanic origin, meaning 'strong spear.'
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Rutger Hauer
Acclaimed Dutch actor.
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