Rutland Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rutland Name at a Glance

Name	Rutland
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 1' Earl of March. Scroop. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Edmund, Earl of Rutland and son to Richard Plantagenet.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rutland Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rutland means “'King Henry IV, Part 1' Earl of March. Scroop. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Edmund, Earl of Rutland and son to Richard Plantagenet”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rutland Name Origin

Our database records Rutland under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rutland a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rutland is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rutland

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