Roland
Roland: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹoʊlənd/
Meaning and origin of Roland
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Old French, from Frankish *Hrōþiland (literally “fame-land”). Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Doublet of Orlando.
How popular is Roland?
Since 1880, 362 girls and 100,829 boys in the U.S. have been named Roland (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2084 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #98 in 1924. In 2025 it ranked #608 for boys, with 466 babies given the name.
Names similar to Roland
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Roland FAQ
What does the name Roland mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Old French, from Frankish *Hrōþiland (literally “fame-land”). Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Doublet of Orlando.
What is the origin of the name Roland?
Roland is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Roland?
Since 1880, 362 girls and 100,829 boys in the U.S. have been named Roland (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2084 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #98 in 1924. In 2025 it ranked #608 for boys, with 466 babies given the name.
Is Roland a boy or girl name?
Roland is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 362 girls and 100,829 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.