Spelling Variants
Yolanda vs Yolande: Which Spelling?
Yolanda (Spanish) and Yolande (French) are both derived from Germanic Iolanda; they are variants.
Global Rank #98
Yolanda
Origin: Spanish
The given name 'Yolanda' is derived from the Germanic word 'jol' meaning 'victory' and 'hiltja' meaning 'battle', with the name likely originating from the Gothic word 'hiltja', and is related…
Global Rank #372
Yolande
Origin: French
Yolande derives from the Germanic name Iolanda, composed of "io" (violet) and "land" (famous), meaning "violet land" or "famous land" with roots in Old Germanic languages.
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Yolanda currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.