Rolan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ascending, healing; red-haired
Origin: Sanskrit/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #5568 in 2025 with 17 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Rohan. Shares the meaning 'Ascending, healing; red-haired.'
Similar names: roland, roldan, rolland, roan, rolando, roselani, rowland, ralani
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Rolan? About 1 in 195,794 babies born in 2025 were named Rolan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rolan
What does the name Rolan mean?
Rolan means “Ascending, healing; red-haired” from Sanskrit/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Rolan?
Rolan has Sanskrit/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Ascending, healing; red-haired”.
How popular is Rolan?
Rolan ranked #5399 in 2025 — given to 17 babies that year.
When was Rolan most popular?
Rolan peaked in 2021 with 33 babies registered that year.
Is Rolan a boy or girl name?
Rolan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Rolans in registered births are male.
Is the name Rolan rising or falling in popularity?
Rolan has fallen 1228 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4171 in 2020 to #5399 in 2025.
How long has Rolan been recorded?
Rolan appears in birth records across 94 years — from 1915 through 2025.