Roll
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Roll
The name Roll is a shortened form of Roland, which derives from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land), meaning "famous land" or "renowned throughout the land." It is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Europe, particularly among nobility and in Germanic-speaking regions.
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Etymology
The name Roll is a shortened form of Roland, which derives from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land), meaning "famous land" or "renowned throughout the land." It is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Europe, particularly among nobility and in Germanic-speaking regions.
Roll currently ranks #980 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1881.
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