Famous spear
Derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'ger' meaning spear. It is the Dutch cognate of the English name Roger and has a long history of use in the Netherlands.
About 5 boys were named Rutger in 2025.
Acclaimed Dutch actor known for Blade Runner
Dutch historian and author of Humankind
American professional ice hockey player
Dutch track and field athlete and Olympic medalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
