The nameOrlando
Orlando is the Italian form of Roland, given quietly in France since the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Roland, it comes from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and land, "land".
Origin
Germanic, through Italian. Ariosto's epic poem is titled Orlando furioso.
History
Found since 1906, Orlando peaked in France in the early 1970s and is still given today, quietly.
Popularity of the name Orlando
Orlando in France
Orlando was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 360 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Orlando. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Orlando in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Orlando in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orlando mean?
Like Roland, it comes from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and land, "land".
What is the origin of the name Orlando?
Germanic, through Italian. Ariosto's epic poem is titled Orlando furioso.
Is Orlando a girl's or a boy's name?
Orlando is a boy's name.