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Rawland

Quick answerRawland is a variant spelling of Roland, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land), meaning "famous land" or "renowned throughout the land." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian societies, with historical significance dating back to medieval times…

Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,087
TrendVintage
Peak year1921
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageGermanic
CultureEnglish
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 22
Global rank#4,087

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rawland

Rawland is a variant spelling of Roland, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land), meaning "famous land" or "renowned throughout the land." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian societies, with historical significance dating back to medieval times, including the legendary paladin Roland of Charlemagne's court.

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Etymology

Rawland is a variant spelling of Roland, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land), meaning "famous land" or "renowned throughout the land." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian societies, with historical significance dating back to medieval times, including the legendary paladin Roland of Charlemagne's court.

Rawland currently ranks #4,087 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.

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