Leland

Boy

English origin · #494 in the US (2025)

#494
Rank in 2025
▲ 53
Change vs 2024
#315(2007)
Peak popularity
Rising
Trend

Meaning of Leland

From the meadow land.

Leland has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Leland

Leland is climbing again, up to #494 in 2025 from #547 in 2024 after peaking at #315 in 2007.

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Notable people named Leland

  • Leland Stanford
    Railroad executive, Stanford University founder
  • Leland Sklar
    Session musician, bass guitarist
  • Leland Chapman
    Bounty hunter, Dog's son
  • Leland Orser
    Actor (Taken, ER, Se7en)
  • Leland Melvin
    Former NASA astronaut

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Questions about the name Leland

What does the name Leland mean?
Leland means from the meadow land, and it comes from English origins.
Is Leland a boy's or a girl's name?
Leland is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.
How popular is the name Leland?
In 2025, Leland ranked #494 for boys, up from #547 the year before.
When was Leland most popular?
Leland peaked at #315 in 2007.

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