Roland

Meaning of Roland

Means "famous land." It can also mean "famous throughout the land."

Roland has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Roland

Roland is climbing again, up to #608 in 2025 from #663 in 2024 after peaking at #530 in 2017.

Notable people named Roland

• Roland Emmerich
  Film director and producer
• Roland Garros
  French aviator and WWI hero
• Roland Barthes
  French literary theorist
• Roland Martin
  Professional bass fisherman
• Roland Gumpert
  German automotive engineer

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Questions about the name Roland

What does the name Roland mean?

Roland means means "famous land." it can also mean "famous throughout the land.", and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Roland?

In 2025, Roland ranked #608 for boys, up from #663 the year before.

When was Roland most popular?

Roland peaked at #530 in 2017.