Roland β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Roland is a classic masculine name of German origin. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod', which means 'fame', and 'land', which means 'land' or 'territory'. Roland is a name associated with strength, courage, and honor.

Roland

Letter: R
Boy

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Meaning of Roland:

Roland is a classic masculine name of German origin. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod', which means 'fame', and 'land', which means 'land' or 'territory'. Roland is a name associated with strength, courage, and honor. It has a timeless and regal charm.

  • Gender: Boy
  • Origin: Germanic, Georgian, English, Hungarian, French, Swedish, Dutch, Ga, Polish
  • US popularity: In 2022, 458 newborns in the United States were named Roland (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1924 with 1834 babies.

Origin:

Germanic , Georgian , English , Hungarian , French , Swedish , Dutch , Ga , Polish

Similar Names:

Rockland , Roeland , Rolan , Rolanda , Rolande , Rolando , Rolland , Rosland , Rowland , Rozland

More names starting with R:

Ra , Raabia , Raabiah , Raabitah , Raad , Raad Ali , Raadhii , Raaed , Raafat , Raafatollah , Raafay , Raafe

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What does the name Roland mean?

Roland is a classic masculine name of German origin. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod', which means 'fame', and 'land', which means 'land' or 'territory'. Roland is a name associated with strength, courage, and honor. It has a timeless and regal charm.

What is the origin of the name Roland?

Roland is a boy's name of Germanic, Georgian, English, Hungarian, French, Swedish, Dutch, Ga, Polish origin.

Is Roland a boy or girl name?

Roland is commonly used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Roland?

In 2022, 458 newborns in the United States were named Roland, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1924, with 1,834 babies given the name.

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