Roland
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Famous throughout the land
Origin: Old Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #608 in 2025 with 466 babies born.
History: Roland derives from the Old High German 'Hrodland,' combining 'hrod' (fame) and 'land' (land or territory). The legendary Roland, paladin of Charlemagne, is the hero of the medieval French epic La Chanson de Roland. The name spread throughout Europe via medieval literature and remains used in many European languages today.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Roland? About 1 in 7,143 babies born in 2025 were named Roland, or roughly 1.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Roland
What does the name Roland mean?
Roland means “Famous throughout the land” from Old Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Roland?
Roland has Old Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Famous throughout the land”.
How popular is Roland?
Roland ranked #607 in 2025 — given to 466 babies that year.
When was Roland most popular?
Roland peaked in 1924 with 1,822 babies registered that year.
Is Roland a boy or girl name?
Roland is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Rolands in registered births are male.
Is the name Roland rising or falling in popularity?
Roland has fallen 37 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #570 in 2020 to #607 in 2025.
How long has Roland been recorded?
Roland appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.