Rolland
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rolland
Rolland is a Germanic name derived from the elements "hrod" (fame) and "land" (territory), meaning "famous land" or "renowned ruler." The name has been used primarily in English, French, and German-speaking cultures, with notable historical figures including the legendary paladin Roland in medieval French literature and various European nobility throughout the Middle Ages.
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Etymology
Rolland is a Germanic name derived from the elements "hrod" (fame) and "land" (territory), meaning "famous land" or "renowned ruler." The name has been used primarily in English, French, and German-speaking cultures, with notable historical figures including the legendary paladin Roland in medieval French literature and various European nobility throughout the Middle Ages.
Rolland currently ranks #5,796 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.
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