Orlando
Orlando: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔɹˈlæn.doʊ/ · /ɔːˈlæn.dəʊ/
Meaning and origin of Orlando
Root meaning: “Roland”
- A male given name from Italian.
- A surname from Italian derived from the given name.
Etymology
From Italian Orlando (“Roland”), ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Hrōþiland. The city in Florida has gone by the name since 1857, perhaps in honor of the soldier Orlando Reeves, whom the Seminoles killed there in 1835. Previously, it had been settled in 1844 as Jernigan. Doublet of Roland.
How popular is Orlando?
Since 1880, 242 girls and 49,454 boys in the U.S. have been named Orlando (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5247 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #246 in 1975. In 2025 it ranked #873 for boys, with 275 babies given the name.
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Orlando FAQ
What does the name Orlando mean?
Orlando traces back to a root meaning "Roland". A male given name from Italian. A surname from Italian derived from the given name. From Italian Orlando (“Roland”), ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Hrōþiland. The city in Florida has gone by the name since 1857, perhaps in honor of the soldier Orlando Reeves, whom the Seminoles killed there in 1835. Previously, it had been settled in 1844 as Jernigan. Doublet of Roland.
What is the origin of the name Orlando?
Orlando is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Orlando?
Since 1880, 242 girls and 49,454 boys in the U.S. have been named Orlando (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5247 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #246 in 1975. In 2025 it ranked #873 for boys, with 275 babies given the name.
Is Orlando a boy or girl name?
Orlando is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 242 girls and 49,454 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.