TheNameDBRutledge
MasculineMeaning
A ridge where rye grows, or a rye field ridge.
Etymology
From Old English 'ryge' (rye) and 'hlycg' or 'leah' (ridge or field). The name originated as a place name in Scotland and England before becoming a surname used as a given name.
About the Name Rutledge
Rutledge is a surname-derived given name with historical roots in English and Scottish place names, gaining prominence through American historical figures. The name carries a formal, traditional quality associated with early American heritage.