Rutledge
RUT-lij
Popularity
#7152
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
315
Peak Year
#24 in 2014
First Recorded
1913
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Rutledge is an English surname that has been adopted as a given name. It is derived from Old English words meaning 'red path' or 'reed clearing'.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Rutledge Wood
American actor and television personality.
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