The nameRolland
Rolland is a spelling of Roland, the hero of medieval epic.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Rolland comes from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and land, "land".
Origin
Germanic, through French.
History
Roland is the hero of the Song of Roland, the oldest great epic in French. In the United States Rolland reached 353rd place in 1928.
Popularity of the name Rolland
Rolland in the United States
Rolland was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 2,282 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Rolland. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1928. Half of all babies named Rolland in the United States were born before 1934, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 23 births a year.
Rolland in France
Rolland was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 1,920 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Rolland. Half of all babies named Rolland in France were born before 1936, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Rolland
Names from the same generation as Rolland, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rolland mean?
Rolland comes from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and land, "land".
What is the origin of the name Rolland?
Germanic, through French.
Is Rolland a girl's or a boy's name?
Rolland is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Rolland?
In 2024, Rolland was the 4728th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 21 births.
What are the variants of the name Rolland?
Variants and related names of Rolland include Roland.
What are good sibling names for Rolland?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Gertrude, Zina, Millicent and Emeline for a sister, Rupert, Leopold, Aloysius and Wolfgang for a brother.