| Pronunciation | Dutch: [ˈrʏtxər] |
|---|---|
| Gender | male |
| Language(s) | Dutch |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Proto-Germanic: *χrōþi- "glory" + *gaiza- "spear" |
| Region of origin | Netherlands, Flanders |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Rutgher (archaic), Rudger |
Rutger is a male given name common in the Netherlands, and a cognate of the first name Roger.