Rutledge comes from an English place and surname — variously 'the red pool/marsh' and 'the red ledge' (Old English/Old Norse; routes layered, which we note). Borne by Edward Rutledge, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. A crisp, classic name (said 'RUT-lij'; nickname Rut).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, the-red-pool at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Rutledge is an English place/surname, variously 'the red pool/marsh' and 'the red ledge' — a crisp, classic surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'RUT-lij').

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References — Rutledge — surname; routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

Rut

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What does the name Rutledge mean?

Rutledge is an English place/surname, variously 'the red pool/marsh' and 'the red ledge'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rutledge?

It's said RUT-lij /ˈrʌt.lɪdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rutledge a boy or girl name?

Rutledge is a boy's name.

How popular is Rutledge?

Rutledge is a rare name in the U.S.