Roland: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ROH-luhnd · 2 syllables
Roland means “fame-land”, from Germanic and French.
From Old French, from Frankish *Hrothiland (literally “fame-land”). Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Doublet of Orlando.
- Meaning
- fame-land
- Origin
- Germanic, French
- Pronunciation
- ROH-luhnd
- US rank (2025)
- #607
- US babies a year
- about 453 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1920
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
How popular is Roland?
Roland was the #607 name in the US in 2025, given to 466 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1920.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #607 |
| Ireland | #780 |
| Canada | #883 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Roland?
Half of US adults named Roland are older than 64; most are between 25 and 88. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Roland
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Leonard
- Raymond
- Bernard
- Melvin
- Gilbert
- Armand
- Eugene
- Warren
- Frederick
- Arnold
- Louis
- Hubert
- Norman
- Charles
- Albert
- Jerome
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Questions about Roland
What does the name Roland mean?
Roland means “fame-land”. It comes from Germanic and French.
How do you pronounce Roland?
Roland is pronounced ROH-luhnd.
How popular is the name Roland?
Roland was the #607 name in the US in 2025, given to 466 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1920.
How old are people named Roland?
Half of US adults named Roland are older than 64. Most are between 25 and 88.