Roland Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Roland is also associated with the eight-foot-tall romantic hero and nephew of Charlemagne, mentioned in poetry and songs in medieval.

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A Deep Dive

Roland Overview

Meaning

Famous land

Gender

Boy

Origin

German

Etymology

Derived from the Old German elements “hruod” meaning “fame” and “land” meaning “land” or “territory”.

Pronunciation

/ˈroʊlənd/

Popularity

Roland is widely recognized in several countries, including France, Germany, and the USA. In 2023, it ranked #661 for boys in the USA​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Cool

Associated Traits

Name Day

September 15th (France)​
A Deep Dive

Roland Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Rolland, Rowland, Roeland, Rolando, Roldan, Rollan, Rollin, Rolly, Rolan, Rolant

Common Nicknames

Roly, Rollo, Lanny, Ro, Rollie, Lando, Lan, Roro, Rol, Rolan

Diminutives

Rollie, Roly, Rol, Rolo, Lanny, Lando, Roli, Rolito

Famous People

  • Roland Orzabal
    (British Musician)
  • Roland Emmerich
    (German Director)
  • Roland Barthes
    (French Philosopher)
  • Roland Garros
    (French Aviator)
  • Roland Ratzenberger
    (Austrian Race Car Driver)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Roland Deschain
    ("The Dark Tower" Series)
  • "Roland Rat: The Series"
    (TV Series)
  • "Roland Garros"
    (French Open Tennis Tournament)
  • Roland Tembo
    ("The Lost World: Jurassic Park" Film)
  • Roland Bozz
    ("Tigerland" Film)

Places

  • Roland City
    (Iowa, USA)
  • Roland Town
    (Oklahoma, USA)
  • Roland Community
    (Arkansas, USA)
  • Roland Park District
    (Maryland, USA)
  • Roland Town
    (Texas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Roland?

Roland means “famous land,” reflecting a sense of renown and honor.

What Is the Origin of The Name Roland?

Roland has Germanic origins, derived from the elements “hrod,” meaning “fame,” and “land,” meaning “land” or “territory.”

Roland Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Roland in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6682021#6092022#6612023
Top 3 Rankings#981924#981925#1041923

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Roland

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023661
(-52 from 2022)
412
(-48 from 2022)
0.02250
2022609
(+59 from 2021)
460
(+57 from 2021)
0.02456
2021668
(-98 from 2020)
403
(-86 from 2020)
0.02151
2020570
(-37 from 2019)
489
(-48 from 2019)
0.02644
2019533
(+12 from 2018)
537
(+23 from 2018)
0.02794
2018545
(-15 from 2017)
514
(-20 from 2017)
0.02644
2017530
(+32 from 2016)
534
(+24 from 2016)
0.02698
2016562
(+26 from 2015)
510
(+39 from 2015)
0.02518
2015588
(+22 from 2014)
471
(+33 from 2014)
0.02304
2014610
(+59 from 2013)
438
(+78 from 2013)
0.02137
2013669
(+71 from 2012)
360
(+47 from 2012)
0.01782
2012740
(+10 from 2011)
313
(+11 from 2011)
0.01542
2011750
(+19 from 2010)
302
(+12 from 2010)
0.01487
2010769
(-17 from 2009)
290
(-14 from 2009)
0.01412
2009752
(+2 from 2008)
304
(+8 from 2008)
0.01433
2008754
(-11 from 2007)
296
(-5 from 2007)
0.01358
2007743
(+39 from 2006)
301
(+36 from 2006)
0.01359
2006782
(-53 from 2005)
265
(-12 from 2005)
0.01209
2005729
(+38 from 2004)
277
(+41 from 2004)
0.01302
2004767
(-37 from 2003)
236
(-13 from 2003)
0.01117
2003730
(+5 from 2002)
249
(+11 from 2002)
0.01185
2002735
(-12 from 2001)
238
(-4 from 2001)
0.01152
2001723
(-35 from 2000)
242
(-15 from 2000)
0.01170
2000688
(-20 from 1999)
257
(+2 from 1999)
0.01231
1999668
(+9 from 1998)
255
(+3 from 1998)
0.01251
1998677
(-29 from 1997)
252
(-2 from 1997)
0.01243
1997648
(-70 from 1996)
254
(-61 from 1996)
0.01271
1996578
(+27 from 1995)
315
(+29 from 1995)
0.01572
1995605
(-34 from 1994)
286
(-38 from 1994)
0.01422
1994571
(-14 from 1993)
324
(-8 from 1993)
0.01590
1993557
(-22 from 1992)
332
(-26 from 1992)
0.01607
1992535
(-2 from 1991)
358
(-1 from 1991)
0.01705
1991533
(-26 from 1990)
359
(-20 from 1990)
0.01694
1990507
(-37 from 1989)
379
(-26 from 1989)
0.01761
1989470
(-37 from 1988)
405
(-29 from 1988)
0.01932
1988433
(+5 from 1987)
434
(+26 from 1987)
0.02168
1987438
(+6 from 1986)
408
(+29 from 1986)
0.02092
1986444
(-23 from 1985)
379
(-35 from 1985)
0.01972
1985421
(-27 from 1984)
414
(-18 from 1984)
0.02151
1984394
(+12 from 1983)
432
(+28 from 1983)
0.02302
1983406
(-5 from 1982)
404
(-17 from 1982)
0.02168
1982401
(-23 from 1981)
421
(-34 from 1981)
0.02231
1981378
(-13 from 1980)
455
(-23 from 1980)
0.02443
1980365
(+6 from 1979)
478
(+12 from 1979)
0.02577
1979371
(-23 from 1978)
466
(-19 from 1978)
0.02601
1978348
(+15 from 1977)
485
(+13 from 1977)
0.02839
1977363
(-27 from 1976)
472
(-40 from 1976)
0.02761
1976336
(+2 from 1975)
512
(-1 from 1975)
0.03136
1975338
No change from 1974
513
(-3 from 1974)
0.03162
1974338
(-26 from 1973)
516
(-46 from 1973)
0.03165
1973312
(+5 from 1972)
562
(-17 from 1972)
0.03483
1972317
(-11 from 1971)
579
(-61 from 1971)
0.03459
1971306
(-21 from 1970)
640
(-99 from 1970)
0.03521
1970285
(-16 from 1969)
739
(-31 from 1969)
0.03880
1969269
(-16 from 1968)
770
(-29 from 1968)
0.04210
1968253
(-2 from 1967)
799
No change from 1967
0.04500
1967251
(-13 from 1966)
799
(-80 from 1966)
0.04490
1966238
(+6 from 1965)
879
(-55 from 1965)
0.04836
1965244
(-17 from 1964)
934
(-153 from 1964)
0.04930
1964227
(+3 from 1963)
1087
(+17 from 1963)
0.05363
1963230
(+6 from 1962)
1070
No change from 1962
0.05183
1962236
No change from 1961
1070
(-63 from 1961)
0.05091
1961236
(+4 from 1960)
1133
(-6 from 1960)
0.05253
1960240
(-5 from 1959)
1139
(-19 from 1959)
0.05260
1959235
No change from 1958
1158
(+52 from 1958)
0.05345
1958235
(-19 from 1957)
1106
(-104 from 1957)
0.05133
1957216
(-4 from 1956)
1210
(-12 from 1956)
0.05528
1956212
(-10 from 1955)
1222
(-46 from 1955)
0.05694
1955202
(-9 from 1954)
1268
(-55 from 1954)
0.06066
1954193
(-2 from 1953)
1323
(+43 from 1953)
0.06394
1953191
(-4 from 1952)
1280
(+5 from 1952)
0.06393
1952187
(-3 from 1951)
1275
(-20 from 1951)
0.06461
1951184
(+3 from 1950)
1295
(+102 from 1950)
0.06774
1950187
(-12 from 1949)
1193
(-28 from 1949)
0.06559
1949175
(-5 from 1948)
1221
(-111 from 1948)
0.06776
1948170
(-4 from 1947)
1332
(-101 from 1947)
0.07472
1947166
No change from 1946
1433
(+169 from 1946)
0.07714
1946166
(-8 from 1945)
1264
(+80 from 1945)
0.07659
1945158
(-3 from 1944)
1184
(-84 from 1944)
0.08633
1944155
(-5 from 1943)
1268
(-116 from 1943)
0.09128
1943150
(-7 from 1942)
1384
(-67 from 1942)
0.09515
1942143
(+1 from 1941)
1451
(+164 from 1941)
0.10303
1941144
(-3 from 1940)
1287
(+20 from 1940)
0.10256
1940141
(-10 from 1939)
1267
(-62 from 1939)
0.10681
1939131
(-7 from 1938)
1329
(-102 from 1938)
0.11727
1938124
(+2 from 1937)
1431
(+114 from 1937)
0.12591
1937126
(-8 from 1936)
1317
(-173 from 1936)
0.12042
1936118
(+1 from 1935)
1490
(+4 from 1935)
0.14000
1935119
No change from 1934
1486
(+41 from 1934)
0.13893
1934119
(-5 from 1933)
1445
(-29 from 1933)
0.13607
1933114
(-4 from 1932)
1474
(-137 from 1932)
0.14448
1932110
(-3 from 1931)
1611
(-87 from 1931)
0.14994
1931107
No change from 1930
1698
(-22 from 1930)
0.15872
1930107
(-3 from 1929)
1720
(-10 from 1929)
0.15228
1929104
(+3 from 1928)
1730
(-49 from 1928)
0.15619
1928107
(+2 from 1927)
1779
(+66 from 1927)
0.15589
1927109
(-2 from 1926)
1713
(+11 from 1926)
0.14743
1926107
(-9 from 1925)
1702
(-83 from 1925)
0.14859
192598
No change from 1924
1785
(-37 from 1924)
0.15503
192498
(+6 from 1923)
1822
(+144 from 1923)
0.15586
1923104
(+11 from 1922)
1678
(+139 from 1922)
0.14820
1922115
(-8 from 1921)
1539
(-91 from 1921)
0.13678
1921107
(+7 from 1920)
1630
(+129 from 1920)
0.14324
1920114
(+5 from 1919)
1501
(+146 from 1919)
0.13636
1919119
(+2 from 1918)
1355
(-30 from 1918)
0.13345
1918121
(-4 from 1917)
1385
(+100 from 1917)
0.13207
1917117
(+1 from 1916)
1285
(+84 from 1916)
0.13395
1916118
No change from 1915
1201
(+64 from 1915)
0.13009
1915118
(+3 from 1914)
1137
(+255 from 1914)
0.12907
1914121
(+7 from 1913)
882
(+271 from 1913)
0.12908
1913128
(-2 from 1912)
611
(+89 from 1912)
0.11394
1912126
(+20 from 1911)
522
(+292 from 1911)
0.11563
1911146
(+16 from 1910)
230
(+39 from 1910)
0.09528
1910162
No change from 1909
191
(+38 from 1909)
0.09160
1909162
(-11 from 1908)
153
(-3 from 1908)
0.08651
1908151
(+14 from 1907)
156
(+24 from 1907)
0.09377
1907165
(-9 from 1906)
132
(+7 from 1906)
0.08324
1906156
(-9 from 1905)
125
(-18 from 1905)
0.08677
1905147
(-5 from 1904)
143
(+4 from 1904)
0.09984
1904142
(+20 from 1903)
139
(+32 from 1903)
0.10036
1903162
(-9 from 1902)
107
(-8 from 1902)
0.08274
1902153
(-8 from 1901)
115
(+2 from 1901)
0.08663
1901145
(+11 from 1900)
113
(-20 from 1900)
0.09776
1900156
(-6 from 1899)
133
(+32 from 1899)
0.08204
1899150
(+18 from 1898)
101
(+4 from 1898)
0.08768
1898168
(-1 from 1897)
97
(+5 from 1897)
0.07343
1897167
(+10 from 1896)
92
No change from 1896
0.07545
1896177
(-17 from 1895)
92
(-5 from 1895)
0.07128
1895160
(+11 from 1894)
97
(+9 from 1894)
0.07659
1894171
(-11 from 1893)
88
(-3 from 1893)
0.07046
1893160
(+32 from 1892)
91
(+11 from 1892)
0.07518
1892192
(-8 from 1891)
80
(+11 from 1891)
0.06086
1891184
(+10 from 1890)
69
(+1 from 1890)
0.06315
1890194
(+17 from 1889)
68
(+8 from 1889)
0.05681
1889211
(+40 from 1888)
60
(+11 from 1888)
0.05041
1888251
(-27 from 1887)
49
No change from 1887
0.03772
1887224
(+4 from 1886)
49
(-6 from 1886)
0.04483
1886228
(+9 from 1885)
55
(+7 from 1885)
0.04620
1885237
(+22 from 1884)
48
(+5 from 1884)
0.04140
1884259
(+16 from 1883)
43
(+7 from 1883)
0.03503
1883275
(+2 from 1882)
36
(-2 from 1882)
0.03201
1882277
(+12 from 1881)
38
(+8 from 1881)
0.03114
1881289
(-9 from 1880)
30
(-6 from 1880)
0.02771
1880280
First SSA data recorded
36
First SSA data recorded
0.03041

American States Popularity Rankings for Roland

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6152021#6882022#7042023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#8062020#6402021#7472023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6432021#6672022#8502023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#12082021#9262022#6062023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4772017#6952019#5262022

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#12222021#5412022#7272023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#8082021#11342022#8472023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6242021#5502022#6072023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2121992#2632017#2152020

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4752021#5842022#5252023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5182020#9012021#3572022

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6832021#5022022#7602023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5592021#5662022#7932023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5352021#5812022#4632023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6322021#4472022#4622023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#9092021#9002022#7602023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1151976#1331978#1521982

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1351979#1551984#1901989

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#9432015#7672017#7702019

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3462020#3972022#6022023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8382020#5532022#4222023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5362021#5932022#10762023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3251999#3922016#5272017

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8202021#4642022#8952023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4322019#4122021#4182022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7682018#5912019#3982020

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3672021#5292022#6362023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2531984#4232015#4962016

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6192021#4812022#6012023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4602017#3622018#6172023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6332021#5572022#4062023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2431988#2871990#3291993

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6442020#4432022#4202023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6352021#5072022#5532023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4272018#5932020#6962021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1051969#1111972#891980

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4282019#4752021#6172022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#3101993#3011994#3001995

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4782021#7272022#7242023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2381989#3542013#3892018

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1831961#1681962#2171964

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5372021#3202022#4772023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1291963#2292019#2762023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4312020#6662022#4612023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1201971#931978#1481983

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3911991#3531993#4052001

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2892019#4442020#3992023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2862016#1952021#2572022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5682018#4862020#4222023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2552014#1332018#2102021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1061939#1101943

Popularity Rankings for Roland in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#301959

Popularity in Hungary

Hungary flagHungary#582021#542022#622023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1432004#1742005#1582006

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1641973#1781974#2001975

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2631984#3891987#4291990

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3011971#2781978#3451992

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3522019#3702020#3512023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4202000

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5382021#7482022#4632023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#5332000#5302010#5112015

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7492018#7642019#6572022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7131995#6771999#8952003

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8181996#9582018#8712021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Roland a Name for Boys or Girls?

Roland is usually a boy’s name. Its strong and noble feel makes it a favorite for parents.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Roland

Roland in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Roland Orzabal (Musician, 1961): Co-founder and member of the band Tears for Fears, known for hits like "Everybody Wants to Rule the World."
  • Roland Emmerich (Director, 1955): German filmmaker known for directing blockbuster movies such as "Independence Day" and "The Day After Tomorrow."
  • Roland Barthes (Philosopher, 1915-1980): A French literary theorist and philosopher known for his influential works on semiotics.
  • Roland Garros (Aviator, 1888-1918): A French aviator and World War I fighter pilot, after whom the French Open tennis tournament is named.
  • Roland Ratzenberger (Race Car Driver, 1960-1994): An Austrian racing driver who tragically died during qualifying for the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
  • Roland Deschain ("The Dark Tower" 1982 Series): The Gunslinger, a central character on a quest to find the Dark Tower.
  • "Roland Rat: The Series" (1983 TV Series): A puppet character and British TV icon known for his mischievous antics.
  • "Roland Garros" (French Open Tennis Tournament): A major tennis championship named after the French aviator and World War I fighter pilot.
  • Roland Tembo ("The Lost World: Jurassic Park," 1997 Film): A big-game hunter hired to capture dinosaurs on Isla Sorna.
  • Roland Bozz ("Tigerland," 2000 Film): A rebellious soldier undergoing training before deployment to Vietnam.
  • Roland City (Iowa, USA): A small city in Story County, known for its rich agricultural heritage and close-knit community.
  • Roland Town (Oklahoma, USA): A town in Sequoyah County, recognized for its scenic views and proximity to the Arkansas River.
  • Roland Community (Arkansas, USA): A community in Pulaski County, notable for its rural charm and outdoor recreational opportunities.
  • Roland Park District (Maryland, USA): A historic district in Baltimore, known for its beautifully preserved architecture and landscaped gardens.
  • Roland Town (Texas, USA): A ghost town in Collin County, historically significant for its 19th-century origins and agricultural background.

Similar Names to Roland

  • Orlando
  • Rolando
  • Roldan
  • Orlan
  • Lannie
  • Orlin

Sibling Names for Roland