Orlando

Meaning of Orlando

From the Germanic name Roland, meaning "famous land."

Orlando has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Orlando

After ranking as high as #355 in 2006, Orlando has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Orlando

• Orlando Bloom
  Actor, Pirates of the Caribbean
• Orlando Brown
  Actor, That's So Raven
• Orlando Cepeda
  Baseball Hall of Famer
• Orlando Cruz
  Professional boxer
• Orlando Figes
  British historian, author

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Questions about the name Orlando

What does the name Orlando mean?

Orlando means from the germanic name roland, meaning "famous land.", and it comes from Italian origins.

Is Orlando a boy's or a girl's name?

Orlando is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Orlando?

Orlando did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Orlando most popular?

Orlando peaked at #355 in 2006.