Gender: Male
Origin: German
Pronunciation: R AH T G ER
Popularity Rank: #14,992
The name Rutger is of German origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rutger is commonly found in Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and 29 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AH T G ER
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Rutger is recorded 3,015 times globally, ranking it as the 14,992th most common name worldwide.
Rutger is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 2,637 occurrences, making it the 359th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Rutger is found among 1 in every 144 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #359 | 1 : 144 |
| Belgium | #1,855 | 1 : 1,369 |
| Sweden | #1,848 | 1 : 1,979 |
| United States of America | #42,141 | 1 : 62,383 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rutger from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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I think it's a beautiful name, very unusual. Rutger Hauer is the only person I've heard of with this name.